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The bomb threat was first reported by TMZ, which characterized it as a “swatting” incident, in which perpetrators initiate an emergency law enforcement response against a victim under false pretenses.

The F.B.I. said in a statement it was aware of “numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees.”

It said it was aware of "numerous bomb threats" as well as "swatting incidents", in which prank calls are made to attract a police response to the target's home.

They have been seen using tree branches to swat flies.

Finally, they must possess the ability to force their host to let them finish their meal without getting swatted or becoming a meal themselves.