The Greatest and Funniest Prank Call Concepts Ever

The Greatest and Funniest Prank Call Concepts Ever

  • Funny Prank Call Concepts to Try on Your Friends

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  • Working with a Partner

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  • For Family

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  • For Children

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  • How to Make a Prank Call

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This piece was collaboratively written by Aly Rusciano, a staff writer at wikiHow. Aly Rusciano is a Creative Writer who lives near Nashville, Tennessee. With more than a decade of expertise, she has worked in creative, academic, and professional writing. Her work has earned national recognition in the Sigma Tau Delta Rectangle and has appeared in publications such as Blue Marble Review, The Sunshine Review, PopMatters, and Cathartic Literary Magazine. Aly holds a BA in English from The University of Tennessee at Martin, specializing in Creative Writing with a minor in Theatre.

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Want a hilarious way to kill time? Give prank calling a shot! Prank calls are a playful way to trick your friends and family while enjoying a good laugh. Explore these top prank call ideas for buddies, relatives, significant others, children, and others!

Disclaimer: Use prank calls carefully! Avoid harassing or bullying anyone through prank calls. Be aware that prank calls may be against the law in certain regions, so verify local regulations before making a call.

Fun Prank Call Concepts to Try on Your Friends

  1. Play a joke on a friend by calling them to announce they’ve “won” concert tickets, the lottery, or a massive prize. Disguise your voice and block your number to keep your identity hidden. Claim you’re representing a nearby radio station and inform them they’ve scored a huge prize. Challenge them to solve a riddle to claim their reward, but no matter their response, they’ll never actually win.[1]

    • Ponder an incredibly difficult question such as, “Do cows drink chocolate milk?” or “Which appeared first, the chicken or the egg?”
    • Extra credit if you allow them to believe they’ve secured passes to a highly awaited occasion!

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    “Didn’t you reach out to me first?”Ring up your closest friend and inquire about who’s on the line. Once they question why you phoned, respond with, “Hmm, no idea. You’re the one who called me.” Keep the joke alive for as long as you want!
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  3. Call a friend and act as if they’re the concierge at an upscale hotel. Inform them you’ve run out of toilet paper (or another bathroom essential) and require it immediately.
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    “The phone company is calling.”Act as if you’re a mobile operator representing your friend’s phone provider. Call them and explain that you’re reaching out to perform some checks to confirm their service is optimized. Request that they recite a set of playful phrases to streamline their service automation.

    • The goofier the sentences, the more fun they are! Go for something like “I’m [their name], and I love eating pizza” or “Koala bears are super snuggly.”
  5. This prank is incredibly simple and downright funny! Just call or FaceTime your friend. As soon as they pick up, say, “Hey, mind if I call you later? I’m swamped right now,” then immediately end the call.
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    “A delivery has arrived for you.”Mask your phone number and alter your voice before calling your best friend. Once they pick up, claim you’re from a delivery company and insist they come to the door to sign for a parcel. Offer a unclear—or downright absurd—explanation of what’s inside to make it more entertaining!

    • The shipment could contain 100 balloon cannons, 1,000 rubber ducks, or 50 talking cacti.
  7. Call your friend, and once they pick up, say, “Oops! My mistake. Wrong number.” Then, quickly end the call to leave them completely puzzled.
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    “Come on, I’ve arrived to take you with me.”Call your friend and say you’re outside their house waiting to give them a ride (even if you’re not actually there). They’ll be totally baffled since you never made plans to meet up! Play along and listen to them panic as they rush to get prepared.
  9. Phone a buddy and tell them, “I know you did it.” Offer no further information. They’ll be utterly puzzled, demanding, “Did what?” Stay deliberately unclear in your replies to keep them wondering. They’ll either panic from bewilderment or end up admitting to something!
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    “Unsettling phone caller.”Hide your phone number and call a close friend. Once they pick up, stay silent. Just let them hear your heavy breathing. It’ll totally freak them out!
  11. Play a silly prank by making your friend think they’re a murder suspect! Mask your number and give them a call. Alter your voice and inform them they’re being investigated for a homicide and must report for interrogation. If they ask why, respond in a grave tone, “For squashing a spider.”

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  • Stick with a question that seems almost impossible to answer, such as, “Do cows drink chocolate milk?” or “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?”
  • Extra credit if you allow them to believe they’ve secured passes for a highly awaited occasion!
  • The goofier the expressions, the more fun they are! Use lines like “I’m [their name], and I love pizza” or “Koalas are so snuggly.”
  • The shipment could contain 100 balloon cannons, 1,000 rubber ducks, or 50 talking cacti.

Fun Prank Call Concepts to Try on Your Significant Other

  1. Dial your boyfriend or girlfriend like you usually do. Once they pick up, begin quoting the lyrics from Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” Seamlessly weave the song’s words into your chat and continue until they catch on to the tune.

    • Begin with the chorus’s opening lyric for optimal impact: “I know what you did last summer.”
    • This track calls out someone for being dishonest or hiding the truth, so watch out!
    • This prank can also be pulled off face-to-face by simply stating, “I know what you did.”[2]
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    “Let’s have our meal now!”Call your partner and pretend to be from a delivery service, informing them that their pizza or meal has arrived. They’ll be completely puzzled since they never actually placed an order! To maximize the effect, disguise your phone number and alter your voice.

    • Take this prank call to the next level by delivering a thoughtful gift to their doorstep.
  3. Drive your boyfriend or girlfriend a little wild with this silly joke! Just give them a call and ask, “Why did you hang up on me?” Play along, acting annoyed as if they ended a call that never actually happened.
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    “Where did my pizza go?”Mask your caller ID and phone your partner. Act as if they’re a pizzeria, and complain that you placed an order an hour ago but still haven’t received it. Play the frustrated customer to gauge their response!
  5. This prank call needs some preparation, but trust us—it’s totally worth the effort! Using a separate device, type out the following message: “Hello, this is a call from [name of your local jail] by inmate [your name]. To accept this call, press one.” Once your partner picks up, play the audio through your phone. If they press one, “accept” the call and act as though you’re calling from behind bars. You can keep the joke going for as long as you want![3]

    • Come up with a believable yet absurd excuse for being in prison before you place the call—the more ridiculous but convincing the tale, the more effective it will be.
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    “Let’s consider it planned!”Call your partner and let them know how excited you are for your upcoming date night. Share a few specifics, like your outfit choice or when you’ll be ready to leave. The twist? There’s no actual date planned!
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    “Who are you?”Wait for your boyfriend or girlfriend to call you. Once they do, pick up the phone and ask, “Who is this?” They’ll probably respond by saying it’s them. Continue acting as if you don’t recognize them to pull off this reverse prank.
  8. Mask your caller ID and dial your partner’s number. Once they pick up, act as if you’re their former flame. Confess your undying love and claim you want to reunite forever! This prank is a fun method to test their faithfulness while pulling a clever joke on them.
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  • For optimal outcomes, begin the chorus with the title lyric: “I know what you did last summer.”
  • The song suggests that someone is being dishonest or hiding something, so stay cautious!
  • This prank works just as well face-to-face—simply look someone in the eye and say, “I know what you did.”[2]
  • Take this prank call to the next level by delivering a thoughtful gift right to their door.
  • Come up with a believable yet absurd excuse for being in prison before you dial—the more ridiculous but convincing the tale, the more effective it will be.

Funny Prank Call Concepts to Try on Your Relatives

  1. Mask your caller ID when calling a family member, then greet them with, “It’s been ages, [their name]! How have you been? Feels like forever since we last talked!” Mention specific details about their life to deepen their confusion. If they inquire about your identity, reply ambiguously or use a name you’re certain they don’t know. They’ll be left bewildered, scrambling to guess who’s on the line!
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    “Your home is filled with ghosts.”Call a relative living in an older home. Alter your voice and hide your number, then pretend to be the former owner revealing the house’s hidden past. Claim the place is haunted and invent a chilling tale about a ghost that lingers there.

    • This joke is ideal for anyone residing in an older house or who has recently relocated.
  3. To pull off this prank call, you’ll need assistance from a friend. Start by having a family member post an ad online for a random item—like a vacuum, desk, computer, or foot massager. Next, call them and inquire if the item is still available. Once they respond with “no,” thank them and end the call. Then, have your friend call shortly after and ask about the same item.

    • Push the joke to the next level by acting like you’re interested in purchasing something extremely awkward they have listed for sale on the internet.
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    “Are you familiar with this tune?”For this prank, there’s no need to hide your phone number! Simply call a close family member for an ordinary conversation. Then, casually speak the words of a well-known song as if you’re having a normal chat. Continue until they realize the joke or you finish the entire song.[4]

    • Pick any song you prefer! Some great options include “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter, “Basket Case” by Green Day, and “I Kissed a Girl” by Katy Perry.
  5. Use a hidden caller ID to phone someone close to you and inform them they’ve been chosen for an impromptu survey. Explain that answering the questions will earn them a reward. Proceed to ask a string of absurd queries until they realize it’s a joke.

    • You could inquire with questions such as, “How long has it been since you bought bananas?” or “Who did you most recently send a text message to?”
    • Progressively escalate the absurdity of the questions as you continue.
    • Focus your questions on a specific product or service to enhance the credibility of your prank.
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  • This joke is ideal for anyone residing in an older house or who has recently relocated.
  • Take the joke to the next level by acting like you’re interested in purchasing something extremely awkward they have listed for sale on the internet.
  • Pick any song you prefer! We recommend “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter, “Basket Case” by Green Day, and “I Kissed a Girl” by Katy Perry.
  • You could inquire with questions such as, “When did you last buy bananas?” or “Who was the most recent person you messaged?”
  • Progressively escalate the absurdity of the questions as you continue.
  • Focus your questions on a specific product or service to enhance the credibility of your prank.

Funny Prank Call Concepts for Companies

  1. Phone any random restaurant or business, act like you’re an employee, and announce that you’re quitting—it’s really that simple! See how long you can keep the conversation going before you finally drop the line, “I quit.”[5]
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    “May I book a shopping cart?”Contact your nearby grocery or department store by phone. Once they answer, act like a genuine customer wanting to book a shopping cart for a particular time slot. Maintain the act, especially if the staff seems puzzled, to make it even more entertaining![6]
  3. This prank works at any fast-food chain. Simply call McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, or any popular spot and ask, “Is it possible to book a table?”[7]
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    “Two individuals called.”Phone two restaurants simultaneously to play a clever prank without uttering a single word. Dial both eateries on separate phones, then position the devices close together so the people on each end can converse with one another.[8]

    • To achieve optimal outcomes, contact restaurants of the same type. For instance, you could reach out to two Chinese eateries or two McDonald’s locations.
  5. Contact any food delivery service like DoorDash or Uber Eats and inform them you have a grievance. Once they inquire about the issue, claim you never received an order placed more than two hours prior. Provide fabricated details if they request the order number or its contents.[9]

    • The more absurd your imaginary order, the better. Invent whimsical names such as bread jelly, mushroom ribs, or peanut corn.
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  • Contact restaurants of the same type for optimal outcomes. For instance, you could reach out to two Chinese eateries or two McDonald’s locations.
  • The more absurd your imaginary order, the better. Invent whimsical names such as jelly bread, ribs mushroom, or corn peanut.

Fun Prank Call Concepts for Children

  1. This prank call is incredibly simple and entertaining! Dial a special child you know—no need to hide your number or alter your voice. Once they pick up, inquire about their day, then casually remark, “Oops! Looks like I dialed the wrong number.”

    • You could try phrases such as, “Is there a unicorn staying at your place? Someone mentioned I could speak with her,” or “I was looking forward to chatting with the most brilliant child on the planet, but if that’s not you, I must have dialed incorrectly.”
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    “Silence.”Phone a child you’re familiar with, and once they pick up, remain completely quiet. Observe their response! They might assume it was an accidental call and end it, or they could yell into the receiver. The excitement lies in the unpredictability![10]
  3. This prank call idea is great for fooling children or if you’re a child yourself! Just dial a number, and once they pick up, share a pun or riddle. Below are some of our top picks:[11]

    • Prankster: “Did your fridge start moving on its own?”
      “Uh, yes.”
      Prankster: “You might want to run after it, then!”
    • Prankster: “Hey, is John around?”
      Target: “No. There’s no one here by the name of John.”
      Prankster: “So, where are you headed? The sink?”
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  • You could try phrases such as, “Is there a unicorn staying at your place? I heard I could have a chat with her,” or “I was looking forward to speaking with the most brilliant child on Earth, but if that’s not you, I must have dialed incorrectly.”
  • Prankster: “Does your fridge happen to be operating right now?”
    “Uh, yes.”
    Prankster: “In that case, you should hurry and grab it!”
  • “Hello, can I speak to John?” the prankster asked.
    “No. There’s no one by the name of John here.”
    Prankster: “So, where are you headed? The sink?”

How to Execute a Perfect Prank Call

  1. In the United States, entering *67 prior to dialing a phone number conceals your caller ID. As a result, your name will not appear when placing the call, ensuring anonymity for the caller.[12]

    • Remember that this method might not be effective for every phone number and could vary based on your calling location.
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    Rehearse your prank call before making it.Before calling the prank suspect, rehearse your lines. Consider how you’ll handle their reaction—will you end the call immediately or prolong the prank? A well-thought-out strategy can make your joke even more effective.[13]

    • When pulling a prank call with your friends, ensure everyone is aligned to maximize the enjoyment.
  3. If you’re playing a joke on someone familiar, they’ll probably identify your voice during a call. To avoid this, attempt altering your tone or employing a voice-changing application to conceal who you really are.

    • Have a friend play the role of the “talker” for the prank! You can brainstorm the concept, and they can handle the phone conversation.
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    Try a prank calling app for additional assistance.New to prank calls? Calm your nerves by using a prank calling app that handles all the technical details for you. These apps can mask your caller ID, alter your voice, and even suggest prank ideas. Take a look at these options:

    • PrankDial
    • Mischief Maker on the Line
    • Boomrang
    • PrankHotline
    • CandyCall
  5. Prank calls may be considered unlawful in some states if they involve harassment or pretending to be another person. Falsely reporting crimes, engaging in bullying, causing disturbances, using hate speech, posing as law enforcement, or secretly recording a call could lead to legal consequences, including imprisonment, even if intended as a joke. Always review your area’s regulations before placing a prank call and confirm that your actions comply with the law.[14]

    • Dialing *67 does not prevent the police from tracing your phone number.[15]
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  • Be aware that this method might not be effective for every phone number and could vary based on your calling location.
  • When pulling a prank call with friends, ensure everyone is aligned to maximize the enjoyment.
  • Have a friend play the role of the “talker” for the prank. You can brainstorm the concept, and they can handle the phone conversation.
  • PrankDial
  • Mischief Caller
  • Boomrang
  • PrankHotline
  • CandyCall
  • Dialing *67 does not prevent the police from tracing your phone number.[15]

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  • Are you receiving frequent prank calls? If persistent harassment from unknown callers is an issue, report it to the police to put an end to the nuisance.

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  6. ↑ https://randomthingstodo.com/18-prank-call-ideas#google_vignette
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  6. ↑ https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2002/10/how-hard-would-it-be-to-trace-the-sniper-s-phone-calls.html

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