FaZe Clan Swatted During Twitch Stream

Members of FaZe Clan were swatted during a Twitch stream. The eSports organization is thought for competing in several tournaments for games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Valorant, and for its controversial roster of Twitch streamers and content creators.

FaZe Clan is hosting a Twitch subathon until September 30, where its content creators are streaming 24/7 to partake in various challenges and pranks to entertain their fans. This can also be a strategy to maximize Twitch’s SUBtember, a yearly event that provides discounts on subscriptions, promos on gifted subscriptions, and extra Bits and Cheers for his or her favorite Twitch streamers. It is a highly-anticipated event for viewers as they get an excellent deal on subscriptions and support Twitch streamers, and streamers may get more revenue during this era.

Nonetheless, FaZe Clan members had a terrifying swatting incident during their subathon stream on September 19. In response to a TMZ report, an individual claiming to be 60 years old called 911 to assert that that they had committed a double murder and provided the address of Faze Clan’s mansion in Los Angeles. The stream caught the moment when law enforcement officials arrived outside the mansion, and viewers heard a megaphone calling for the streamers to return out with their hands up.

What Happened After the FaZe Clan Swatting Incident?

Fortunately, the swatting incident was quickly defused because the FaZe Clan streamers went back to the subathon afterward. In addition they deleted the VOD that included the swatting to avoid getting Twitch bans or suspensions. Many FaZe Clan fans expressed concern over the situation, denouncing individuals who think swatting is a funny prank. Meanwhile, the FaZe Clan Twitter account and streamers Ronaldo and Lacy have began making memes to make light of the situation.

Swatting is a dangerous prank that involves sending the police to the house of content creators. Streamers have turn into the standard victims because a lot of them share parts of their lives or do IRL streams, making them easy targets for pranksters to prey on. Many notable names like Ludwig Ahgren, Adin Ross, and BeardedBlevins have been swatted while livestreaming, which 1000’s of terrified viewers have witnessed.

Although many streamers and content creators have come out of swatting incidents mostly unscathed, these pranks may take a toll on them. Twitch streamer QTCinderella shared that she developed PTSD as a result of repeated swatting attempts at their home. There have also been situations wherein people get killed by police after being swatted as a prank, which further shows just how dangerous the act is and stresses the importance of providing more protection for content creators.