Canadian woman 'swatted' after refusing to give phone scammer information, police say

A local news story from Georgia, reported by 11Alive Atlanta.

Local News · Georgia · November 1, 2026

From 11Alive Atlanta

A Canadian woman narrowly avoided a bank fraud scam, only to face a "terrifying" swatting incident, as police say the would-be scammer retaliated against her.

Reported by 11Alive Atlanta, November 1, 2026. Read the full story at 11Alive Atlanta →

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