This is a tough situation, and people react very differently. Some believe the best move is to expose the person publicly and warn others. Others say you should stay quiet, document everything, and handle it only through legal channels. Which approach do you think is smarter—and why? Please share your reasoning (and what risks you see in the approach you didn’t choose).
In a situation like that, the smartest move is almost always to go legal and stay silent publicly.
Fighting back publicly often feels like “winning” in the moment, but it usually just gives the person the attention they crave and can cause the situation to spiral out of control. It’s much more effective to quietly document everything, cut off all contact, and let the professionals (lawyers or law enforcement) handle the “fight” for you. It keeps your hands clean and actually solves the problem rather than just feeding the fire.
Legal option is the best.