Keffals Targeted: Swatted, Doxxed, and Raided in a Campaign of Harassment
In 2022, Canadian Twitch streamer and trans activist Keffals (Clara Sorrenti) found herself at the center of one of the most aggressive harassment campaigns in internet history. What began as online trolling quickly escalated into real-world danger, resulting in a police raid, doxxing, and multiple swatting attempts.
Her story ignited international discussions about online safety, LGBTQ+ harassment, and the weaponization of law enforcement through false reporting.
The Swatting & Police Raid
The incident that shocked the internet began when Keffals was falsely reported to police in what’s known as a “swatting.” Law enforcement arrived at her home, arrested her, and confiscated her devices—based on a hoax that claimed she was a threat to others.
The traumatic experience, compounded by the fact that police deadnamed her during processing, exposed glaring holes in both digital and legal protections for transgender creators.
Doxxing and Relentless Pursuit
After being released, Keffals attempted to go into hiding at a hotel. But her new location was soon leaked online. Harassers sent food deliveries, called the hotel, and repeated their swatting attempts, forcing her to flee again.
At one point, she had to leave the country entirely just to ensure her safety. The campaign wasn’t just harassment—it was terrorism enabled by online anonymity.
Online Support, Coverage, and Fallout
Platforms like jamiemaratx reported on the full scope of the harassment, emphasizing the systemic failures that allowed it to escalate. Commentators like sketch real name highlighted how platforms such as Kiwi Farms played a key role in spreading her private information.
Eventually, after mounting public pressure and advocacy, Cloudflare dropped support for Kiwi Farms, taking the site offline temporarily—a move seen as a rare but major win for targeted creators.
The Bigger Picture: Digital Safety is Still Broken
Keffals’ story is not just a standalone tragedy; it’s a case study in how vulnerable creators are to coordinated harassment. The incident spotlighted the lack of international protocols for handling swatting, the inconsistencies in law enforcement response, and the failure of hosting platforms to moderate extremist communities.
It also brought forward the courage of Keffals and others like her who continue to raise awareness at significant personal cost.
Final Thoughts
What happened to Keffals is a stark reminder that internet drama can have real-world consequences. It wasn’t just about trolls—it was about silencing marginalized voices through fear and intimidation.
Creators, platforms, and law enforcement all share a responsibility to do better. Until then, Keffals remains a symbol of both the resilience and risk involved in simply being visible online.
