Swatting: the only game where your high score is measured in police vehicles outside your friend's house.
Fake emergency calls send armed arrest teams to teenagers’ doors
Dutch authorities warn of rising swatting incidents, where fake emergency calls send armed teams to teens' homes. The US-imported prank wastes resources and risks harm. Investigations target call spoofing and stricter penalties.
Source: Fake emergency calls send armed arrest teams to teenagers’ doors — DutchNews
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Jul 21, 2026.
Topics: swatting · crime · netherlands · hoax · tech
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