swatting

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What's driving the attention

There is high public interest in understanding recent incidents of swatting that led to false police emergencies in Norway.

The trend "swatting" surged because of several reported incidents where false emergency calls triggered large police responses. These hoaxes affected individuals, including a gamer whose phone number was misused, and a two-child father who was an innocent victim. Media coverage highlights the dangers and consequences of swatting, leading people to seek explanations about what swatting is, why it happens, and its impact on victims and law enforcement.