VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A dangerous crime known as "swatting” happens when criminals make prank calls to authorities, reporting fake emergencies in the hopes of getting a large-scale law ...

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Florida cracks down on dangerous ‘swatting’ hoaxes with tougher penalties Anyone convicted of making a false emergency report that leads to injury or death could face up to 15 years in prison.

A nationwide "swatting" scheme that hit West Covina and Oxnard involved hacked Ring cameras, hoax 911 calls and livestreaming of police responses.

Under Ohio law, swatting is a fourth-degree felony. If someone is seriously injured as a result of the call, it becomes a second-degree felony.

Vandalia police are investigating a possible swatting incident after receiving a false report of a shooting Thursday. Just before 10 p.m. Thursday, a 911 caller reported he shot his mother in the ...

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WALLINGFORD, Pa. (WPVI) -- Police in Wallingford, Delaware County became the victims of a frightening hoax known as swatting. It happened around 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning.

Florida cracks down on dangerous ‘swatting’ hoaxes with tougher penalties Anyone convicted of making a false emergency report that leads to injury or death could face up to 15 years in prison.