Swatting

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene again targeted in 'swatting' incident

Swatting is a prank call made to authorities with the express purpose of luring them to a location -- usually a home -- where they are led to believe a horrific crime has been committed or is in progress. This results in a forceful response from local police or SWAT teams, who have no way to know the call is a hoax.

False report leads officers to swarm cheerleader's dorm with guns

SFPD investigating possible 'swatting' incident involving tech leader

Palo Alto police say person who made 'swatting' call could face criminal charges and civil liability

Police: Reported gunman on Northwestern campus was 'swatting' hoax

Hercules family falls victim to terrifying swatting prank

Adam Levine victim of alleged 'swatting' following child abuse allegations

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