When you’re the victim of a fake or malicious 911 call, you may be wondering what steps you can take to protect yourself – and perhaps even get back at the person who made the call.

George Zimmerman may be wondering about this himself, after his estranged wife Shellie called 911 during a domestic dispute and claimed her husband was waving a gun around. As police did not find a gun when they detained him, some are speculating that the 911 call was meant to make George look bad in the public eye. (News flash, Shellie: George doesn’t need any help with that.)

Here are four tips to keep in mind if you ever fall victim to a fake 911 call:

On the flipside, don’t think about retaliating by giving fake callers a taste of their own medicine. Remember, prank calls to the police can get you arrested as well.

Related Resources:

  • Can Prank Calls Get You Arrested? (FindLaw’s Blotter)
  • Too Many 911 Calls Can Get You Arrested (FindLaw’s Blotter)
  • Real Police or Impersonator? Here’s How to Tell (FindLaw’s Blotter)
  • IL Man Calls 911 Looking for a Fight. Cops Show Up to House and Oblige (FindLaw’s Legal Grounds)

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