What is Swatting? Maddison Beer swatted 15-times by a caller from Germany,; Details Inside

Maddison Beer has been a target of swatting 15 times this year, as on Sunday there was another attempt .

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Famous American singer Maddison Beer has become the target of swatting recently as a man from Germany has made calls to the police in her area over 15 times this year, falsely claiming that she is going to kill herself. He intends to send cops to her house as a way to harass her.

The latest instance of swatting happened last Sunday. As per reports, Maddison has assured the authorities that she is completely fine and is unaware of who might be behind the attempts to swat her. Currently, the police have only identified the location of the perpetrator which is Germany but are unable to determine anything else about him.

What is Swatting?

Swatting is a dangerous and illegal prank where someone makes a fake emergency call to the police, reporting a fake crime in progress. The goal of swatting is to get a large number of armed police officers, SWAT teams, and other law enforcement agencies to respond to the fake call. The idea is to cause chaos and confusion and to get the targeted person to feel intimidated and vulnerable. The 23-year-old singer is the latest addition to the list of celebrities that have been swatted as the number of people getting swatted are on the rise in the U.S.

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One reason why swatting is on the rise is that it is relatively easy to do. All that is needed is access to the internet and the ability to make a fake call. There are also online forums and communities where people can share tips and tricks for carrying out successful swatting attacks. Another factor is the anonymity provided by the internet. Swatters can easily hide their identity and location, making it difficult for law enforcement agencies to track them down.

In recent years, there have been calls for tougher penalties for swatting, and some states have introduced legislation to make it a felony offense. However, more needs to be done to combat this growing problem.


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