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Pranksters endanger lives, target lawmakers with dangerous swatting incidents

Swatting attempts targeting Republican lawmakers on a holiday.

Holiday Harassment: Swatting Attempts Target Republican Lawmakers

In a disturbing turn of events, Republican lawmakers found themselves under attack during the holiday season as agitators engaged in a dangerous act known as swatting. Swatting involves making fraudulent calls to emergency services, often claiming that a lawmaker's residence is the scene of a violent crime. These false reports prompt the deployment of SWAT teams, placing both law enforcement officials and innocent citizens at risk.

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