iPhone users warned about dangerous 'Siri 108' prank

Police agencies across the US are warning iPhone users of a potentially dangerous viral social media prank. Pranksters are tricking people into saying'Hey Siri, 108', which prompts the digital assistant to contact emergency services – the number is India's equivalent of 911. The prank is said to be spreading through Facebook and Twitter'like wildfire' and although it may seem harmless, it could tie up emergency lines and delay legitimate 911 calls. Police agencies across the US are warning iPhone users of a viral social media prank. Pranksters are urging people to say'Hey Siri, 108', which prompts the digital assistant to contact emergency services – the number is India's equivalent of 911 Pranksters are sharing a trick on Facebook and Twitter, urging people to say'Hey Siri, 108'.