NOT HURTING ANYBODY?
Calling 999 for a laugh could cost somebody their life.
Every time you call, you are preventing a genuine caller getting the urgent help they desperately need. They might be calling for an ambulance, help to get out alive from a house fire or need immediate help from the police.
If crews are responding to hoax calls, they are unavailable to help these people. The delay could mean the difference between life and death.
Don't make hoax calls. It's a waste of precious time and resources and puts people's lives at risk.
It is a criminal offence to make a hoax call. This means you could go to court because of it and face paying a big fine.
The police can trace ALL calls made to 999 -including calls from mobile phones.
Even if you dial 141 before you call, the police can still get your details.
If you are making hoax calls from your mobile, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service will send you a text message.
It will tell you that they are aware you are making hoax calls from your mobile and that if it carries on, your phone signal will be barred.
If you continue, your phone will no longer work and you will lose any credit you have.
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