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Having a Neighborhood Watch can be reassuring or not affect you at all.

But what kind of surveillance is excessive? See if this incident creeps you out.

Friendly or too far?

I have a neighbor that I’m friendly with. We don’t know each other that well but decent enough.

I can also tell she’s more of a neighborhood watch kinda person so I don’t give her personal details as she’s openly spoken about other neighbors to me.

Wow! I’m shocked that this didn’t prompt her to lay off. (Sarcasm.)

She seems to always be watching her camera that she faced towards my property that is high on her roof so no fence high enough would cover.

Her house is about 800 feet away. So not too far but close enough. Last night I ordered food at 9:30 and she texted me and said, “Almost called the cops I thought It was an intruder.”

She then texted, “Oh I see they delivered food. Never mind.”

Sounds like stalking to me. I bet she’s checking to see who comments on her TikToks.

She’s also insinuated a few times how she noticed I’m not home prior to this.

Her sister also stalks my TikTok page viewing it 6-15 times per day. She doesn’t say hi or Like anything. Just watches it.

We also live in a quiet cul de sac.

I’m a very private person and don’t feel comfortable.

Am I overreacting?

Here is what folks are saying.

I totally agree with this comment. Maybe she expects a thank you gift basket.

Law can definitely help you. I wonder if they enforce it? Call me skeptical.

I wonder if anyone has really stood up to her.

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Exactly! I wouldn’t care if she talked smack about me, but I’d prevent it.

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Don’t do this! She’ll claim you damaged her eyesight and sue you.

Neighbor feels violated by bizarre surveillance from gossipy neighbor. Wants to send a message.

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Ashley Ashbee

Ashley Ashbee | Contributing Writer, Workplace & Culture

Ashley Ashbee is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in workplace dynamics, employee advocacy, and professional culture. Drawing on her real-world experience as a software consultant, she brings a unique, insider perspective to navigating office conflicts, toxic management, and trending professional dilemmas.

Holding a degree in Professional Writing from York University, Ashley combines her formal editorial training with her corporate background to deliver highly engaging, empathetic narratives. She excels at breaking down complex workplace dramas and translating them into stories that truly empower and validate modern workers.

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