| -- End Ad Box ---> | | | | of the person involved as this violates their data |
| That's the question many pranksters are asking, | | | | protection rights |
| especially given the recent rise in celebrities such as | | | | * Impersonating a person of legal authority, for |
| Russell Brand appearing in the media for prank calling | | | | example a police officer |
| offenses. | | | | * Prank calls made to emergency services with false |
| Information on the legality of making prank calls is | | | | information |
| very confusing, mainly because they are a collection | | | | * Repeat calls to the same person may be grounds |
| of conflicting views. So let's clear that up... | | | | for malicious calling as it may cause distress |
| Prank Call Myths: | | | | In short, prank calls are legal as long as you stick to |
| * Prank calls are illegal | | | | the basic rules above. Usually the best prank calls |
| * You cannot prank call someone at random | | | | consist of winding up someone in order to cause |
| * Recording a prank call is not allowed | | | | humiliation. |
| Prank calls are perfectly legal as long as you | | | | These sort of pranks are a lot more satisfying when |
| understand the specific boundaries in place and why | | | | played on someone you know, as you will be able to |
| they are there. The regulations are very simple, but | | | | hear their reactions and make fun of them for a long |
| require you do not act in breach of them as you can | | | | time to come! |
| be reported for various different violations. | | | | As a telecom provider of prank call services, we are |
| What's Not Allowed: | | | | governed by strict laws regarding the content of our |
| * Making threats and saying abusive things | | | | prank calls, so we can guarantee that you can have |
| * Recording a prank call containing personal | | | | the most fun with the most peace of mind. |
| information and making it public without the consent | | | | |