Can prank calls be traced?

Can prank calls be traced?

One way to trace phone calls is by using a service provided by the majority of telephone providers. The service, known as Call Trace, is easy to use. When you receive a prank call, you immediately hang up on the caller. If the calls persist, the provider will turn over the information to the police but never to you.

How can I prank call without getting caught?

Dial *67 before you call anyone. *67 is the universal code for blocking your number from a person's caller ID display. While this is the most primitive method of keeping yourself anonymous, it's still an effective way of hiding your number if you're making a single, harmless prank call to someone.

How do you deal with prank calls?

Once you know the number of your prank caller use a phone company service to prevent them from calling you again. Call block (*60), also called Call Screen, is a service that lets you block some numbers from calling your phone line. Use the service by dialing *60 or contact your phone company to set it up.