FBI to assist in dealing with ‘swatting’ calls to colleges
Manage episode 509505030 series 3687665
The FBI is now actively assisting local law enforcement agencies in investigating a disturbing wave of swatting incidents targeting colleges and universities across the U.S. These false reports—often claiming active shooters—have triggered lockdowns, evacuations, and widespread panic, only to be revealed as coordinated hoaxes.
813 episodes