I have been threatened.
mi-nac-CHA-toh — double 'c' followed by 'i' makes a 'ch' sound; stress on the third syllable.
Use when you have received threats, whether in person, by phone, or online. Threats are a crime under Italian law (minacce) even without physical violence.
Italian law (art. 612 c.p.) criminalises threats that cause a 'reasonable fear of harm'. This includes verbal threats, written messages, and online posts.
Ho ricevuto messaggi minacciosi.
I have received threatening messages.
Specifies written/digital threats — increasingly common.
Mi ha detto che mi avrebbe fatto del male.
He/she told me they would hurt me.
Quotes the threat directly — most effective for a police report.
Temo per la mia sicurezza.
I fear for my safety.
Communicates ongoing concern — triggers a protective response.
Italian courts accept digital evidence including screenshots, audio recordings, and call logs. Police advise victims not to delete threatening messages and to take screenshots with the sender's details visible.