# The police prefecture warns about "swatting" and its consequences

> The police prefecture reminds that false emergency calls that unnecessarily mobilise intervention forces are punishable by two years' imprisonment and a €38,000 fine.

**In brief**: Cyber event (severity: info) in Paris, first detected on 28 October 2026 at 08:10. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 28 October 2026 at 08:10.

- Category: Cyber
- Severity: Info
- Place: Paris
- First detected: 28 October 2026 at 08:10
- Updated: 28 October 2026 at 08:10
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/2622-the-police-prefecture-warns-about-swatting-and-its-consequences

## Reported figures

- 38 000 €

## Sources (1 articles)

- [@prefpolice : #Swatting | Un faux appel aux secours peut avoir de réelles conséquences.](https://x.com/prefpolice/status/2115340337161847093) — X (Twitter), 28 October 2026 at 08:10

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