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Displaying all articles tagged:
Swatting
just asking questions
Feb. 5, 2024
Why Politicians Will Probably Keep Getting Swatted
Cybercrime expert Keven Hendricks on how law enforcement’s misunderstanding of dangerous hoax phone calls helps perpetuate the practice.
By
Benjamin Hart
June 5, 2018
Prank Caller Sends SWAT Team to Home of Parkland Survivor David Hogg
Conservative media demonized the gun-control activist for months. Now, someone has falsely reported a hostage situation at his house.
By
Eric Levitz
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Jan. 12, 2018
Deadly
Call of Duty
Swatting Caller Charged With Manslaughter
The whole incident was reportedly over a $2 bet with another player.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
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Dec. 29, 2017
Call of Duty
Swatting ‘Prank’ Apparently Kills a Bystander
The whole thing was reportedly over a $2 bet.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
crimes and misdemeanors
Apr. 22, 2014
Call of Duty
Loser Sparks Long Island Hostage Hoax
A gamer reported that his opponent had murdered his family.
By
Margaret Hartmann
the most important people in the world
Apr. 29, 2013
Wolf Blitzer Is Apparently Famous Enough to Get ‘Swatted’
He joins Ryan Seacrest, Chris Brown, and Justin Timberlake as victim.
By
Joe Coscarelli