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'It’s not just a game. It's criminal': Rise in 'swatting' calls disrupt emergency services

For the last few years, 911 dispatchers across the country have been on the receiving end of fake emergency calls.
New Republic

ICE’s Growing Feud With Chicago Police Now Includes Fake 911 Calls

An Illinois police chief has accused ICE agents of making fake 911 calls to local police. Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills told CBS News that multiple officers responded to a call about someone ...

Rockwood Police Department warning community of fake scam calls

RPD said callers will "spoof" the department's phone number and even use the names of its officers to trick people.
NBC 6 South Florida

Don't call this number listed for Miami police. Authorities say it's a fake

Miami Police are warning the community that a phone number listed for their department on Google is actually a scammer impersonating authorities. The fake number is 305-449-3777, and is currently ...
WWLP-22News

Springfield police warn residents of fake elderly grant calls

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Police Department has issued a warning to residents about a phone scheme involving requests for donations to a ‘grant for the elderly.’ Springfield officers ...