Swatting is a life-safety threat. If you believe you are being swatted, contact emergency services immediately.
Swatting is the act of making a false emergency report to send armed police or emergency responders to a victim's location. It is a serious criminal act that puts lives at risk and wastes emergency resources.
Swatting is often preceded by doxxing. Attackers first find or leak a target's address, then use that information to make the fake call more believable. Preventing doxxing and reducing your public footprint are the strongest defenses.
Do not assume it is a prank. Tell the dispatcher that you may be the target of a false report and that your information may have been leaked.
Make sure everyone on the premises knows what is happening. Keep phones accessible and follow the dispatcher's instructions.
Keep hands visible, do not make sudden movements, and follow all commands from emergency responders. They are responding to a report, not targeting you personally.
Screenshots, call records, and any threatening messages can help investigators identify the caller and build a case.
