What Is Swatting?

• Man arrested for making over 20 ‘swatting’ calls across U.S., Canada

  Ashton Connor Garcia was arrested and accused of making hoax emergency calls as part of a three-month 'swatting' campaign that was broadcast as entertainment online.

  Crime

  Mar 31, 2023
  
• Swatting calls endanger the public and cost Calgarians: police

  "Swatting" is a term used to describe false reports of criminal activity that prompt police to dispatch a large number of officers.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2019
  
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• Chilliwack family describes terrifying ‘swatting’ ordeal

  A Chilliwack family is speaking out about their terrifying ordeal after falling victim to a vicious prank.

  News

  Jun 23, 2018