Prank Calls

• Manitoba man accused of making dangerous ‘swatting’ calls in 6 U.S. states

  RCMP said Friday he has been re-arrested in connection with six more such prank calls, this time in Michigan, Wisconsin, Oregon, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Illinois.

  Crime

  Jan 28, 2022
  
• Halton police make ‘swatting’ arrest in Oakville

  An arrest has been made in two separate 'swatting' incidents in Oakville earlier this year.

  Crime

  Feb 20, 2020
  
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• Manitoba Hydro warning public about sophisticated phone scams

  The crown corporation said the sophisticated prank calls use recordings that sound just like Hydro – and spoof the company's phone number.

  Crime

  Jun 14, 2019
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• ‘Swatting’ investigation leads to public mischief charges in Oakville

  Six fake or prank 911 calls were made requesting a police and paramedics response to various locations in Halton region between Jan. 3 and Feb. 17.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2018
• Hacker claiming ties to Anonymous targets Toronto, Ottawa Police with DDoS attack

  A hacker claiming to be associated with Anonymous appears to have orchestrated a series of attacks on Canadian websites over the weekend, including Toronto and Ottawa Police.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2014