All articles tagged with #hoax threats
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
A series of false active shooter reports, known as swatting, have disrupted multiple college campuses across the U.S., causing lockdowns and police responses, with authorities warning about the dangers and increasing frequency of such hoaxes.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
India's airlines and airports have been plagued by 999 hoax bomb threats in 2024, a significant increase from previous years, causing major disruptions in flight schedules. The threats, all deemed false, have led to 256 police complaints and 12 arrests. The surge in hoaxes has involved international agencies and resulted in costly delays and diversions, highlighting the challenges faced by India's aviation sector in ensuring security and minimizing disruptions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Alan Filion, an 18-year-old from Lancaster, California, pleaded guilty to making over 375 hoax threats, including bomb and mass shooting threats, across the U.S. Filion, who began swatting at 16, turned it into a business by advertising his services on social media. He faces up to five years in prison for each of the four counts of making interstate threats. His actions caused widespread fear and chaos, targeting schools, religious institutions, and government officials. Filion was extradited to Florida for swatting a mosque in Sanford, where he threatened a mass shooting.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WFMJ
Several Valley school districts, including Sebring, East Liverpool, Newton Falls, and Champion, received bomb threat hoax emails claiming to be from a foreign terrorist group. Local law enforcement and the FBI are assessing the severity of the threats, but they have been deemed non-credible. Classes will proceed with additional safety checks in place. Similar threats have been reported in other Ohio school districts. The FBI urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Western Massachusetts News
Multiple schools in Massachusetts received hoax threat calls reporting a gunman inside the school and multiple people being shot, causing lockdowns and panic among parents. At least 28 communities received these calls, and the FBI and local law enforcement agencies are investigating the source of the calls. The FBI released a statement urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or individuals to law enforcement immediately.