Emergency calls save lives every single day, but misuse of 911 now carries far heavier consequences across the United States.

INKSTER, Mich. – Inkster police are cracking down on prank callers after they say a fake crime was reported. The Inkster ...

A few days ago, one Houston County family fell victim to a 911 prank call saying they had hostages. This prank is called "swatting." When someone calls the 911 center, police respond appropriately, ...

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla warned on Friday that prank callers to the government’s 911 emergency hotline will be permanently flagged after a single false call and ...

The police department in Salem, Massachusetts, is warning residents about a viral TikTok prank that uses artificial intelligence to create fake images of people attempting to break into homes, ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma City Police Department has placed officers on leave after reports of an April Fools’ Day prank that sent squad cars in pursuit of a baby being thrown out of a car ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government said the systems upgrade done in September to the DILG Unified 911 Hotline has drastically reduced the number of prank and ...