He had created a stunning avatar and had a network of friends with whom he shared unforgettable moments. However, everything changed the day I met Micaela.
Micaela sent me a friend request and, as I usually did, I accepted it without thinking much. At first, he seemed like a nice person. He sent me kind messages and commented positively on my photos and posts. But soon, his attention began to feel too intense.
Every time I logged in, Micaela was there. He sent me private messages non-stop, asking where I was and what I was doing. He tried to join every chat I was in and seemed to know exactly when I was online. At first, I thought he was just a bit enthusiastic, but things started to get awkward when his messages became more insistent.
Micaela started talking about wanting to be my partner on IMVU. Although I made it clear that I was not interested in having a virtual relationship, Micaela would not take "no" for an answer. He would send me expensive virtual gifts, insisting that I accept his proposal. I politely declined, but this only seemed to make things worse.
One night, while I was chatting with my friends, Micaela suddenly appeared. He started accusing my friends of interfering in his "relationship" with me. The situation became so uncomfortable that I decided to disconnect. But the next day, Micaela's messages were even more disturbing. She talked about how she had dreamed of me and how she was destined to be by my side, both in the game and in real life.
I decided to block Micaela, hoping that would put an end to her harassment. However, she created multiple new accounts, each one more insistent and desperate than the last. He even started leaving me messages on other profiles, threatening to do drastic things if I didn't give him a chance.
The situation became so serious that I decided to contact IMVU support. I provided all evidence of the harassment and fortunately, the IMVU team took quick action, permanently blocking Micaela and her multiple accounts.
Finally, after weeks of anguish, I was able to enjoy IMVU again without the constant fear of being harassed. The experience taught me an important lesson about online safety and the importance of setting clear boundaries. From then on, I was always more careful with friend requests and kept my circle of friends closer.