Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg says he is being stalked by a man through the social networking site.
The celebrity news website TMZ reported that Zuckerberg received a temporary restraining order against the 31-year-old, pending a hearing.
TMZ reported that the man had sent Facebook messages to Zuckerberg, including one that said, "please help me, then I am ready to die for you ... Please understand my pain."
TMZ also said it was alleged in legal papers that the man had tried to "follow, surveil and contact Mr. Zuckerberg using language threatening his personal safety."
Barry Schnitt, a director at Facebook, told NBC News the report was accurate.
"We're confirming that the restraining order was granted, but not providing any additional details," he said.
NBC News reported that a hearing about the matter was due to take place on Feb. 22 at Santa Clara County court, according to the court's website.
The TMZ report said Zuckerberg also feared for his girlfriend's and sister's safety.
Citing law enforcement sources, the website said the man had tried to ask Zuckerberg for money to help his family by going to Facebook offices in Palo Alto.
According to TMZ, the legal papers said that on Jan. 24 the man was about to go up the front steps of Zuckerberg's house when he was stopped by Facebook security.
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