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Over 15,000 prank calls made to emergency hotline monthly, says Teo

Published on 1 Jul 2024 7:54:23 PM

Over 15,000 prank calls are made to emergency response services each month, says Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

However, Teo said the number recorded this year was a significant improvement compared to 2022, which saw over 31,000 pranks calls per month.

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Over 15,000 prank calls are made to emergency response services each month, says Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

However, Teo said the number recorded this year was a significant improvement compared to 2022, which saw over 31,000 pranks calls per month.

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