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Are Prank Calls Illegal. You cannot MAKE a call with the INTENT to annoy or harrass. Still many teens record prank calls with the hope of catching some funny exchange and then sharing it with all their friends. In fact annoying telephone calls is a crime in California. However as with any telecommunications service it is illegal and a violation of our Terms of Service to use PrankDials services for the purpose of defrauding harassing or harming anyone or to wrongly obtain anything of value.
One of our favorites is tricking pizza chains into giving us customer information name and phone usually and then calling the customers to mess with them. User 4077 9834 posts. Well you better ru. However as with any telecommunications service it is illegal and a violation of our Terms of Service to use PrankDials services for the purpose of defrauding harassing or harming anyone or to wrongly obtain anything of value. Response to Prank calls are illegal in CA Sep 22 2009. Prank Calls that threaten violence harm or damage to a person or property are considered threats regardless of the intended nature of the call.
Recording a prank call can constitute illegal wiretapping in many states including in California.
It is not illegal per se I know this is of interest because of the tragedy involving Jacintha Saldanha the nurse in London that let the call through for the Australian radio prank call. Section 731206 of the FCC rules says is that they have to get permission of the person being recorded prior to airing the call it is not done live despite what the DJs may say. If you take the prank to far you could also be looking at criminal charges for harassment or disorderly conduct. Prank calls to Government offices andor law enforcement agencies can be charged as felonies in many cases. Prank calling can be illegal in some situations. Recording a prank call can constitute illegal wiretapping in many states including in California.