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An online group has claimed responsibility for a spate of hoax active shooter calls at U.S. universities this month, according to a report.

Wired says that the group gets paid to make the fake calls.

The group claims that they will continue making hoax reports.

Universities across the nation started the school year on edge when a rash of fake active shooter calls sparked fear and uncertainty for students, parents and staff.

An online group called Purgatory has claimed responsibility for the hoax alerts, according to a report by Wired.

What we know:

Purgatory's self-proclaimed co-leader, known online as Gores, told Wired that the group will make hoax threats against schools for just $20.

However, school swatting prices have since risen to $95 amid media exposure in rece

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