According to Forbes, swatting “typically involves a prank caller who falsely reports a violent crime to police with the goal of getting heavily-armed SWAT teams to respond to someone’s home.”

Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-says-her-two-daughters-have-also-been-victims-of-swatting/

Although one commenter mentioned that they would buy a copy of the painting without the doll so they can pull a prank on one of their guests, which is certainly a cruel idea.

Source: https://gamerant.com/resident-evil-village-angie-beneviento-doll-painting-replica/

A recent prank staged by Jersey Shore star DJ Pauly D had several of his castmates convinced an alien invasion was underway during their vacation.

Source: https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/jersey-shores-nicole-snooki-polizzi-shares-why-she-believed-alien-invasion-was-real-on-family-vacation/

As a youngster he used his mimicry skills to prank call his grandmother pretending to be one of her friends.

Source: https://waterford-news.ie/2023/12/14/frank-twomey-funeral-bosco-presenter-excelled-at-communication-and-had-gift-for-comedy/

As Bassett and Jordan are co-stars in the films, Vance’s prank was particularly criticised for citing a celebrity that his mother knew personally.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/michael-b-jordan-angela-bassett-black-panther-tiktok-death-b2255067.html

Asked why he didn't stop the prank despite Colie's repeated requests, Cook said he 'almost did' but not because he sensed fear or anger from Colie.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/galleries/article-12588635/Tanner-Cook-says-continue-make-videos-despite-shot.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

A South Dakota broadcast reporter pleaded guilty May 9 after being charged with prank calling a former GOP chair using Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s personal cell phone number.

Source: https://dailycaller.com/2023/05/10/austin-goss-misdemeanor-prank-calling-kristi-noem-dan-lederman/

Aussie boyfriend 'in tears' after his girlfriend pulled a 'cruel' prank - so who is in the wrong?

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/relationships/article-11909361/Aussie-boyfriend-tears-girlfriend-pulled-cruel-prank-wrong.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Baldwin later confirmed her pregnancy on her Instagram Story in response to followers who thought she was pulling a prank by sharing a photo of a puppy rather than a human baby.

Source: https://stylecaster.com/celebrity-pregnancies-2023/

Because it is so easy to find funny prank videos on the internet nowadays, prank TV needs more than just laughs to create an impact.

Source: https://collider.com/jury-duty-prank-show/

Because it is so easy to find funny prank videos on the internet nowadays, prank TV needs more than just laughs to create an impact.

Source: https://collider.com/jury-duty-prank-show/

Before the morning briefing, Jake plans a prank on Holt.

Source: https://collider.com/brooklyn-nine-nine-captain-holt-best-cold-opens-ranked/

Britney Spears has asked her fans to respect her privacy after she says "prank phone calls" prompted a wellness check from police earlier this week.

Source: https://abc7.com/britney-spears-prank-phone-calls-call/12742126/

But then as a late April Fools prank, OPEC+ made a fool of me and other oil bears by announcing a surprise production cut of barrels from May 2023.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4593596-petrobras-i-was-wrong-im-changing-my-mind?source=feed_all_articles

COMEDIAN Rob Brydon, who could do a fine impression of Bruce, sat in for him one day in 2008 and again as an April fool prank in 2011, impersonating Bruce throughout.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/business_hq/23995505.radio-2s-ken-bruce-nice-guy-national-treasure/?ref=rss

He, and a few other freshmen, after working all night on the prank, felt that walking to their class together was a surreal experience.

Source: https://swarthmorephoenix.com/2023/04/06/swarthmore-engineering-students-pull-elaborate-april-fools-prank/

He told the Herald Sun: "There was too much to count — I thought someone was playing a prank on me.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1740371/cleaner-cash-reward-australia-real-life

He tried to prank us back, but we edited out all his bulls---!

Source: https://toofab.com/2023/03/15/chet-hanks-slams-eric-andre-dangerous-claims-comedy-series-set/

However, the fallout of that particular prank has nothing on another one that backfired in a big way in Texas.

Source: https://brobible.com/culture/article/fart-spray-senior-prank-backfires-texas-high-school/

I convinced myself this was some kind of prank or misunderstanding.”

Source: https://www.chipchick.com/2023/04/she-had-a-terrifying-experience-with-food-being-delivered-to-her-house-which-eventually-made-her-realize-that-she-had-a-stalker.html