If you speak out against the Church of Scientology, you can expect retaliation. The organization is known for its intimidation tactics and belligerence towards its detractors. And if you decide to leave the Church, matters can be even worse - you can be declared a Suppressive Person. Scientology can wage open war against. Scientologists intimidate their enemies with constant harassment, frivolous lawsuits, investigations from private investigators, and even thinly-veiled death threats.

Why the surveillance and hostility? It's built into the religion. Perceived transgressors become subject to Scientology's "Fair Game" policy, a supposedly now-defunct practice devised by the organization's founder, L. Ron Hubbard. It essentially calls for a no-holds barred attack on any enemy - they may be "tricked, sued or lied to or destroyed."

This list explores Scientology's retaliatory methods and the lengths members will go to protect their church. Read on for more shocking revelations.