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Podcast: eCrimeBytes.com
Episode: eCrimeBytes Nibble #2: Washington Man Indicted As Serial Swatter
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Welcome to eCrimeBytes Nibble #2!
Video: https://youtu.be/OZg_yRMdkV4
Ever heard of swatting? Swatting is the act of calling a false emergency such as an active shooting or hostage situation. The address of the fake emergency is usually a victim's home, school, or work. Swatting is usually used as intimidation. Stick around to hear a case about a 20 year old that swatted over 20 times across the US and Canada.
A federal indictment claims Ashton Connor Garcia, 20, made more than 20 “swatting” calls to law enforcement between June and September 2022.
It's alleged that Garcia targeted victims in California, Georgi...