fakehatecrimes.org

fake hate crimes: a database of hate crime hoaxes

The purpose of this site is to compile a comprehensive database of the false reports of "hate crimes" committed (mostly) in the USA. It builds on the work of Laird Wilcox, whose Crying Wolf (PDF) is the original book on this subject. The books Hate Crime Hoax and Hate Crimes: Criminal Law & Identity Politics are recommended.

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723. ‘Want to create a sense of fear’: Toronto police say young people being hired for targeted shootings over messaging apps / Canada, Toronto: ‘Want to create a sense of fear’: Toronto police say young people being hired for targeted shootings over messaging apps. / 2026-06-16
724. The Zionist Narrative On ‘Antisemitic’ Shootings Is Bullshit / TPS Chief Myron Demkiw and Chief. Supt. Joe Matthews told media a “criminals for hire” scheme was behind this shooting, and at least 26 others. The scheme consists of unknown individuals recruiting you / 2026-06-24

Details

Type of hoax: suspected

Date: 2026-03-10

Location: Toronto ON

Summary: Police say dozens of shootings across the GTA are being carried out in “gun-for-hire” schemes where young people are paid by “bad actors” to shoot at various targets, including synagogues, Jewish schools, and the U.S. Consulate.

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