Using an online food delivery app, woman tracked by her abusive ex-partner
He was able to discover the victim despite her moving houses several times
The app for Just Eat is displayed on a smartphone in this posed picture in London, Britain, August 5, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS
Ordering food online is fast and convenient, without having to go through any hassle you can get your favourite meal from the restaurant to your doorstep.
However, if your account is not secured in the proper way then these apps can also become life-threatening.
One such story is of a woman who was tracked down by her violent ex-partner three times after ordering takeaway at her new residence using the Just Eat app.
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The abusive ex-partner was able to discover the victim despite her moving houses several times in the past year.
Charity Juno Women’s Aid, a women’s refuge centre took to their Twitter handle to send out a series of warning tweets to raise awareness on this issue and urged people to check their security settings to protect themselves from such traumatising violence and harassment.
However, if your account is not secured in the proper way then these apps can also become life-threatening.
One such story is of a woman who was tracked down by her violent ex-partner three times after ordering takeaway at her new residence using the Just Eat app.
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The abusive ex-partner was able to discover the victim despite her moving houses several times in the past year.
Charity Juno Women’s Aid, a women’s refuge centre took to their Twitter handle to send out a series of warning tweets to raise awareness on this issue and urged people to check their security settings to protect themselves from such traumatising violence and harassment.
"As with any online service, it is important to ensure your Just Eat account details are secure. If you or someone you know is a survivor of stalking, harassment or domestic abuse, you can find out how to keep your account secure here: https://t.co/jzrWKjKVbQ"
According to Mirror UK, Just Eat also released a statement urging victims of stalking and domestic abuse to make sure their accounts are secured in order to avoid such unfortunate events.
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"As with any online service, it is important to ensure your Just Eat account details are secure,” stated Just Eat spokeswoman.
There is no denying that smartphone apps have become a necessity however, there is an immense need to secure your account to make sure that such incidents do not occur.
This article originally published on Mirror UK.