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Can I get in trouble for posting my prank callers number on social media? - Jessi RN - 02-19-2014 12:31 PM
I have been getting increasing vulgar phone call at 3am. I have notified the police and even have the number. I live in a small town and would like to post the number on social media to try and find out who it is. It's a cell phone number, and I'm afraid it may be a teenager. Am I with in my legal rights to do this seeking help?
I am in the US
I have tried calling it and have texted. I also turned the number over to the police.
- Jay - 02-19-2014 12:40 PM
Not sure if you are from the US or Australia, as you have posted from both. I'll assume the US.
The cell phone is owned by an adult, although it may be used by a minor.
There is nothing illegal about posting such a cell phone number, as you plan to. I'd caution against going too far. A simple: "I keep getting vulgar calls from xxx-xxx-xxxx. If you know who this is, please let me know" will not violation any laws.
There are existing websites devoted to this very thing. They go under names like "who called me?" and let people post information about being called from a specific phone number.
I'd think, if you have a number and a pattern of calls, the police would be able to at least speak to this person. I also wonder if you've tried calling it, perhaps from a phone with a blocked number, just to find out who answers.
- Anthony - 02-19-2014 12:48 PM
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