There are several contributing factors. Personal information accessibility, technology vulnerabilities, social engineering tactics, and lack of awareness contribute to the problem. However, the primary reason for swatting incidents is the anonymity afforded by online communication channels. Swatters have even found a way to exploit teletypewriter (TTY) relay services, which are meant to assist deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals by converting their text messages into voice calls for a third party. These services are designed to ensure the confidentiality of calls and callers. Unfortunately, swatters have discovered that TTY services can add an extra level of anonymity to their swatting activities, making it more challenging for authorities to apprehend them. Efforts are underway to address these factors through improved technology, public awareness, legislation, and emergency response protocols.