Melissa in the Morning: Fake Threats

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Melissa in the Morning: Fake Threats

A fake gun threat on social media meant shutting down Darien High School earlier this month. The hoax post reportedly originated from a juvenile in Arkansas and was found not to be credible by law enforcement. How are these threats detected and investigated at the state level? We spoke with Evan Allard, Director of the Connecticut Intelligence Center.

To check if your accounts have been compromised: https://haveibeenpwned.com/

To download the CT Safe Mobile App: https://portal.ct.gov/despp/division-of-emergency-service-and-public-protection/mobile-applications?language=en_US

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