How do I report a prank call to the police?

Call your local police department on its non-emergency number. Let them know you will need to file a formal complaint against a harassing caller. There is no need to physically go to the police department, as making the call is sufficient. A report will be taken over the phone.

How to make a prank phone call?

Have a plan Outline your basic scam. Are you going to call businesses or individuals?

Know the law Know the law. It’s illegal to prank call government officials,the police,the fire department,or an ambulance service; you can’t pose as a fireman,…

Practice Do a few dry runs with a friend.

Block your caller I.D.

How to respond to a prank call?

Pretend that the person called you. One great prank call for a stranger is to call a person repeatedly pretending he or she called you.

Pretend that the person left a note on your car. Act like the person left a note on your car apologizing for hitting it.

Act like you and the person are partners in crime.

Ask to speak to people with suggestive names.

How do you call back a prank phone call?

A “trap” is a service that enables the phone company to determine the number of a prank caller if they call repeatedly.

A trace can help you find the number of the last caller to your landline phone.

Caller ID is a service you can set up in advance to see who is calling you as soon as the phone begins to ring.

How can I find out who is prank calling me?

Write down the date,time and length of each prank phone call if they contain harassing,offensive or threatening content.

Dial “*69” immediately after the call ends to try calling the person back.

Download a program that can show you the identity of phone numbers that would normally be restricted.