"Such a horrific lie": Halifax roommate speaks out after apparent swatting hoax
By Global News
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Following Monday's fake hostage situation that resulted in the evacuation of a Bedford apartment building, experts are weighing in of the dangers of "swatting." Ella MacDonald has the details on what it is, who is doing it, and how members of the public can protects themselves online. Global's Ella MacDonald has more. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/11965462/halifax-swatting-roommate/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews
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