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Police Report Swatting Hoaxes Targeting Colleges Across the Nation on the Rise

Former FBI agent says foreign adversaries are responsible for many swatting calls.

Federal, state and local police are reporting a rise in the number of swatting incidents targeting colleges nationwide.

Police Report Swatting Hoaxes Targeting Colleges Across the Nation on the Rise. Credit CBS Evening News
Police Report Swatting Hoaxes Targeting Colleges Across the Nation on the Rise. Credit CBS Evening News

In just over a week, there have been at least 16 swatting hoaxes targeting colleges across the U.S. The latest alarm came at the University of Pittsburgh. Scott MacFarlane reports there is growing fear that a hoax could lead to very real danger.

Source: CBS Evening News

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