--- title: S.W.A.T.ting | Infographic by uKnowKids description: Learn about the ins and outs of SWAT-ting and make sure that your kids understand the dark side of the trend. --- [![uKnowKids - Smart Tools for Digital Parents](https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/hubfs/weekly-newsletters/logos/uknowkids_logo_400.png?width=400&height=99&name=uknowkids_logo_400.png "uKnowKids - Smart Tools for Digital Parents")](http://www.uknowkids.com) [![uknowkids logo](https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/file-845488548-png/assets/img/ukk_logo.png)](https://www.uknowkids.com) - [Home](https://www.uknowkids.com) - [Features & Pricing](https://www.uknowkids.com/features) - [Resources](https://resources.uknowkids.com) - [Parenting Blog](https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog) - [Sign In](https://www.uknowkids.com/signed/) - [Support](https://uknowkids.zendesk.com/account/dropboxes/20288487) # uKnowKids Infographic: SWAT-ting: Inside a New Trend in Cyber Crime SWAT-ing is one of the latest disconcerting pranks trending with teens. Those who engage in SWAT-ting attempt to trick an emergency service (such as a 9-1-1 dispatcher) into dispatching an emergency response team onto an unsuspecting individual. A long list of celebrities, including Ryan Seacrest and Selena Gomez, have fallen victim to the prank. Repercussions of SWAT-ting include: - Putting citizens in danger, as the "prank" results in creating longer response times for real emergencies - Potential four-year felony convictions - Costs for law enforcements up to $100,000 Kids need to know that SWAT-ting is no joke. View our infographic to inform yourself and your teens about the dangers of SWAT-ting! ![S.W.A.T.ing infographic](https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/hub/176530/file-1108791629.png?width=350&name=file-1108791629.png "S.W.A.T.ing infographic")   ### View This Infographic Now! #### About uKnowKids.com #### Digital Parenting Blog #### Our Features & Pricing #### Help & Support Center #### Download Child Apps [![Apple Store Icon](https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/file-407769125-png/COS-images/Available_on_the_App_Store_Badge_US-UK_135x40_0824.png)](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/uknowmobile/id626100149?mt%3D8&sa=D&usg=ALhdy2_64IWEEAcRehjwqO2vrKfQQtpUtA) [![Android App Icon](https://resources.uknowkids.com/hs-fs/file-407780850-png/COS-images/en_app_rgb_wo_45.png)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uknowkids.android&hl=en) #### Contact Information uKnow.com, Inc. 1400 Key Blvd. Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22209 Follow us at: Copyright © 2013-14 uKnow, Inc. [Terms of Use](https://www.uknowkids.com/terms-service/) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.uknowkids.com/privacy-policy/)