⚠️ Public Safety Alert: Electrocution ‘Prank’ Trend Spreading from Latin America — A Real Threat

A Message from the Community

I've been monitoring Facebook Shorts, TikTok, and related platforms — and what I’ve found is deeply concerning. There are now hundreds of different groups participating in a dangerous viral trend: electrocuting unsuspecting bystanders in public using body-mounted electric shock devices.

This isn’t just a one-off. These pranks are escalating, with each group trying to outdo the others in shock value. In some clips, attackers walk into hair salons, parks, or crowded shops, shocking everyone inside. Victims collapse, scream, or seize up — temporarily disabled for several minutes. Had these attackers been actual criminals, they could have easily stolen from or abducted the victims.

Men often strap devices to their chests, while women sometimes conceal them on their upper backs. They work in teams — one person filming, while others deliver shocks. Some even target elderly people or children. And while many of the worst videos are quickly removed, they have gone viral — meaning the trend is still actively spreading.

📸 Real-World Visuals

(Screenshots or stills can be added here as you collect them locally — or request community submissions.)

🎥 Example: A Milder Version of the Trend

Here’s one relatively mild example of the prank, currently still up on TikTok:

🔗 TikTok – User shocks unsuspecting bystanders with chest-mounted device

⚠️ Note: This video is only one example. Many other versions are far more graphic, involving violent convulsions, collapse, and clear distress. These have gone viral but are often removed by TikTok or YouTube soon after posting.

⚠️ Why This Is Not a Prank — It’s Assault

These devices can cause:

💥 Heart attacks or seizures — especially in those with health conditions
💢 Burns or nerve damage from sustained shocks
🤕 Falls and head trauma as people collapse
🧠 Psychological trauma — particularly in children and the elderly
🏴 Disabling entire rooms or crowds for several minutes, enabling robbery or worse

🧠 What to Watch For

People walking in pairs or groups with odd belts, straps, wires, or backpacks
One person filming or live-streaming while others bump into bystanders
Hidden devices mounted on chest or upper back under clothing
Victims reacting with violent jerks, collapses, or stunned silence

🛡️ How to Protect Yourself & Your Community

Avoid contact with suspicious groups in public — especially if filming
Carry a dry wooden walking stick or cane to keep distance (non-conductive)
Wear rubber-soled shoes — avoid grounding footwear that increases shock risk
Stay alert in salons, markets, public transit, or parks — don’t zone out
Film from a distance if you witness an incident — collect evidence safely
Report immediately to police as an “electrical weapon assault”
Contact the FBI or your county sheriff if part of a larger or traveling group

⚖️ Legal Standing in the U.S.

These acts are serious crimes, potentially prosecuted as:

Aggravated assault with a weapon
Use of electronic weapon in public
Criminal conspiracy (if done as a team)
Robbery, false imprisonment, or terrorism (if group-based and harmful)

If published online or repeated across states, federal cybercrime statutes or interstate racketeering may apply.

📣 What You Can Do

Share this article with neighborhood watch groups, schools, churches, and community leaders
Start local discussions — awareness prevents escalation
Encourage public spaces (salons, barbers, etc.) to train staff on recognition and reporting

“When people are aware, they can defend themselves. When no one speaks up, these attacks become normalized.”

⚠️ Public Safety Alert: Electrocution ‘Prank’ Trend Spreading from Latin America — A Real Threat

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