Here's why you should never say 108 to Siri

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Stars (1 / 1) 03.02.2026 16:08 / Silia

A seemingly silly three-digit dare spiraled into panic and a celebrity plea — and it could tie up lifesaving services. Read on to discover the full story!

What happens when you say 108 to Siri?

That cheeky prompt circulating online actually directs Siri to connect to Indias emergency number 108, the equivalent of a 999-style helpline. The stunt began spreading on social media in 2017 and tempted curious iPhone owners to try it for laughs.

When a prank met a celebrity warning

Actor Devon Sawa publicly pleaded with followers in 2018 to stop repeating the gag after some users who tried it accidentally triggered emergency services and then frantically cancelled 999 calls. His warning pushed more people to learn what 108 does for Siri.