What will happen if you say 17 to Siri?
What will happen if you say 17 to Siri?
In reality, the hack doesn’t work and if you do tell Siri “17,” you will unwittingly be calling for emergency services. According to the Siri user guide, iPhones automatically call the local emergency number no matter what emergency number you say.
What will happen if I tell Siri 17?
Siri is trained to recognise any emergency number so when you say 17 it recognises it as a French emergency number and calls your emergency services.
What is a silent 911 call?
Making a silent call to 911 can get callers the specific public safety services they need and can address dangerous situations or help emergency callers with disabilities. Apr 3, 2019
What happens if you dial 911 and hang up?
Everyone makes mistakes, and there is no penalty to accidentally calling 911. The Communications Dispatcher will want to verify your name and address, and ensure that there is not a real emergency. If you do hang up, they will call you back to confirm that you are safe.
Can you call 999 for advice?
Dialling 999 does not necessarily mean an ambulance will be dispatched. The call handler will decide what’s appropriate. It may be safe enough for you to be seen elsewhere, or you can be given telephone advice by a medically trained clinical adviser.
Are calls to 101 free?
Currently callers to the 101 number are connected to their local police force, or a force of their choice, and charged 15p a time. The vast majority of people will be able to use the service free of charge from tomorrow. Mar 31, 2020
Why does the UK use 999?
The 999 call originated in London in 1936 and was the world’s first automatic telephone service to call the emergency services. The Metropolitan Police Information Room during the 1930s. A emergency number was suggested after a disaster in 1935 where five women died during a fire in Wimpole Street. May 13, 2010
