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Fake Calls Tie Up Police: Schools, Celebs, and Hospitals in the Crosshairs
January 16, 2026
Southern California's emergency services are facing a growing problem: fake calls, known as swatting, are wasting precious time and resources. These hoax calls trick police into sending SWAT teams to non-existent crises, causing real fear and disruption. Students, like Sabrina Wong from Blair High
