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Over 200 US schools have been the victims of swatting hoaxes.

lucas80

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I heard this story on Minnesota Public Radio yesterday and was a little surprised it isn't getting more publicity. Calls originating from Ethiopia (Maybe), with a man who has an accent, have targeted over 200 US schools in 28 states, drawing an immediate police response as the caller claims there is a bomb at the school, or an active shooter situation. Although some areas have received multiple swatting calls, there doesn't seem to be a pattern. Is it terrorism? Part of a larger action to gauge reactions and capabilities, while tying up resources? Is it simply a man who holds a grudge against the US?
Federal agencies are now being deployed to track the caller.
https://www.kpcc.org/2022-11-28/fed...-case-about-false-threats-of-school-shootings
 
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I am giving this one bump. It's a weird story, and it's creating panic at the affected schools and in the communities involved.
 
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