: The rarest and most dangerous type. They stalk as a prelude to a physical or sexual assault, often without the victim realizing they are being watched. Recognizing the Signs
Psychologists generally classify stalkers into five primary categories based on their motivations: Stalkers
Stalking behaviors are diverse and can happen in person or online (cyberstalking): : The rarest and most dangerous type
: Often suffering from a mental illness (like erotomania ), they believe they are destined to be with the victim and may misinterpret neutral signals as signs of love. Stalkers
: Someone with poor social skills who seeks a date or sexual relationship but does so through persistent, inappropriate harassment.