Dozens of swatting calls target members of Congress and candidates on campaign trail
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Swatting has been on the rise with targets in Congress and on the campaign trail. High-profile targets of hoax 911 calls include Nikki Haley, special counsel Jack Smith and nearly three dozen members of Congress. Lisa Desjardins discussed the growing problem with Lauren Shapiro, author of "Cyberpredators and Their Prey."
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