'Swatting' Hits a Dozen US Universities. The FBI is Investigating

The FBI is investigating a series of false active shooter reports at U.S. universities, which have spurred local frustration and resource strain due to the swatting trend. An online group called “Purgatory” is suspected of orchestrating these incidents, contributing to a significant rise in swatting cases, with over 800 reported at schools in early 2023.

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