My wife texted, “Pick me up from work now. It’s urgent.” She was shocked to see me, denying she sent it. Her phone showed the same message—from my number. Timestamps matched: 5:42 PM. We suspected hacking. A week later, another message from her number read, “Don’t trust me.” She revealed Ethan, a coworker, had grown too attached, though she’d ended their friendship. Ethan, an IT expert, denied involvement. A third message, “I warned you,” hit both our phones with no sender. The phone company confirmed spoofing but offered no
solutions. She noticed Ethan’s car following her home. A tracker revealed her car driven at 3 AM, though she was asleep. We changed locks and installed a garage camera, which caught Ethan trying to access her car. Police arrested him for harassment and cyberstalking after he confessed to cloning her SIM card and spoofing messages to “get her attention.” We changed phones, numbers, and moved cities. Counseling helped us heal. She later said, “Sometimes, those who scare you most once felt safe.” Trust your gut, act on red flags, and protect your peace—your safety and story are worth it.
