Terrifying and Scaring People

Question
What is the ruling on pranks that are done to scare people on YouTube? Is it forbidden to scare them with these pranks?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is not permissible to frighten or scare anyone, even if it is in the spirit of joking or amusement, in search of excitement and entertaining others. Such actions are among the prohibited things in Sharia, and God knows best.
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