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A wrong number text is like an uninvited guest – you never know when it'll show up, and there’s little you can do to prevent it.

Sometimes, however, things take an unexpected turn, and this unasked text can turn into too many tales. Imagine a parallel world where anything can happen, now multiply these scenarios by quantum possibilities, and pick a random one and there you have it– a tale of mistaken identity to be shared on this corner of Reddit.

Welcome to the “Wrong Number” subreddit which boasts an impressive collection of some of the funniest, weirdest, most wholesome, and anything-in-between texts exchanged by complete strangers. And when you're done, check out our previous post with more funny texts!

#1

I'm Going With You!

I'm Going With You!

Cakalusa Report

#2

I'm Not The Principal

I'm Not The Principal

PlayaNomad Report

#3

My Husband's Response To A Wrong Number Text

My Husband's Response To A Wrong Number Text

-Ember_Light- Report

While wrong number texts may look like a fun and innocent thing to laugh about, Daniel Markuson, the cybersecurity expert at NordVPN, warns that they may be a part of a sinister scam known as “smishing.”

“The most important thing is not to click on any links in the text message that looks suspicious,” Markuson reminds everyone. They may contain malware. “By replying to the text, you can make it known to the scammer that the telephone number is active. The best thing you can do is ignore the text,” the cybersecurity expert told Bored Panda.

#4

Thanks Papa Gary

Thanks Papa Gary

ridergeek1 Report

#5

I Don't Change Identities For Free... Lol. I Did Start Out Politely At Least

I Don't Change Identities For Free... Lol. I Did Start Out Politely At Least

Dartainia Report

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#6

The Wrong Number LED To A Wholesome Experience

The Wrong Number LED To A Wholesome Experience

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“Victims first receive a very ordinary text message, something along the lines of ‘Let’s move the meeting to tomorrow morning.’” Markuson explained when asked how exactly scammers use the wrong number texts to scam people. Moreover, “The scammers first want to make sure that the phone number is active. They expect the victim to reply that this is the “‘wrong number.’”

After that, Markuson explained further, “they try to get to know their victim and ask a couple of questions to make the victim feel comfortable. But sooner or later, they try to persuade a person to invest in cryptocurrency, click on some links, or fill in a form.”

#7

I’m So Sorry If Any Of You Wake Up With S**t In Front Of Your Door

I’m So Sorry If Any Of You Wake Up With S**t In Front Of Your Door

True_Investment_4133 Report

#8

Girl Accidentally Gives Me The Wrong Phone Number

Girl Accidentally Gives Me The Wrong Phone Number

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#9

Tried To Get Everyone A Raise

Tried To Get Everyone A Raise

Gonnaholdmytung Report

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In rare cases, scammers even try to form a deeper relationship with their victims and then ask for money. It’s important to mention that scammers tend to target particular people. Markuson argues that “they usually target people who have less advanced technological knowledge or cybersecurity awareness - such as elders.”

#10

Grape Juice Is Better

Grape Juice Is Better

ohutouchmytralala Report

#11

I Got One Today

I Got One Today

Darth_Xenic Report

#12

How's The Factory?

How's The Factory?

andyworthless Report

“They also would try to target people who have more money, or on the contrary, lack money, so they are ready to do anything to earn some. However, most often, scammers target random people whose telephone numbers they can guess,” the cybersecurity expert explained.

For anyone who’s wondering if it’s possible that your phone has been hacked when you receive a wrong number text, Markuson says that it’s probably not the case. “The hackers will not bother to send you messages if they have already hacked your phone and have access to your information,” he concluded.

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#13

Had A Little Fun

Had A Little Fun

natopotatomusic Report

#14

My Number Is On Some Real Estate Listing, Been Getting These Texts For Years

My Number Is On Some Real Estate Listing, Been Getting These Texts For Years

PorkPotSticker Report

#15

Is There A Scam Going On With Texts Like This? I’m Loving Them

Is There A Scam Going On With Texts Like This? I’m Loving Them

PeelEatShrimp Report

#16

Sorry, Gilberts

Sorry, Gilberts

Happy-Nature9089 Report

#17

Messing With Ms Lisa

Messing With Ms Lisa

Jullees Report

#18

I Like Spaghetti

I Like Spaghetti

stayelevated33 Report

#19

When A Random Person Sends You A Random Pic, It's Only Courteous To Send One Back

When A Random Person Sends You A Random Pic, It's Only Courteous To Send One Back

Allyson_Chains Report

#20

Bruh What

Bruh What

theflymantop Report

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#21

Best Wrong Number Text I've Ever Received

Best Wrong Number Text I've Ever Received

xUnbakedPiex Report

#22

Who Was The Right Person? (I Know Not A Wrong Number)

Who Was The Right Person? (I Know Not A Wrong Number)

SILLYLILLEGS34 Report

#23

I Thought It Was Spam At First. Maybe I Came On A Little Strong?

I Thought It Was Spam At First. Maybe I Came On A Little Strong?

Unfair-Ad-6693 Report

#24

On Today's Episode Of Scared Straight

On Today's Episode Of Scared Straight

berkeleyjake Report

#25

Never A Wrong Number If You Stay On The Offense

Never A Wrong Number If You Stay On The Offense

archebald_roughneck Report

#26

What A Bargain

What A Bargain

ReidyJnr Report

#27

Yikes Sarah

Yikes Sarah

LiamInvalid Report

#28

It’s Me Mario…

It’s Me Mario…

Goldenwork Report

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#29

Was Told That People Here Would Love This

Was Told That People Here Would Love This

CrosxBoww Report

#30

Removed A Laugh From A Movie

Removed A Laugh From A Movie

HelloImugl Report

#31

Omega Still Looking For White Boy More Than A Year Later

Omega Still Looking For White Boy More Than A Year Later

MoskvaSinkingEnjoyer Report

#32

Wrong Number, Decided To Have Some Fun

Wrong Number, Decided To Have Some Fun

8LeggedSquirrel Report

#33

Breakup Advice From Not Danny

Breakup Advice From Not Danny

Rough-Definition1719 Report

#34

Stop Hissing At The Yoga Instructor

Stop Hissing At The Yoga Instructor

liamduritz88 Report

#35

I’m In Between Jobs Right Now So This Could’ve Been Big

I’m In Between Jobs Right Now So This Could’ve Been Big

MasterpieceWaste23 Report

#36

Hail Satan (Not Mine But A Friend Got This Text)

Hail Satan (Not Mine But A Friend Got This Text)

CrispyBigToes Report

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#37

Some Lady Texted Me About A Child

Some Lady Texted Me About A Child

ThatgothWitch2004 Report

#38

Got A Random Text This Morning

Got A Random Text This Morning

Kingdog369 Report

#39

Sometimes Telling Them They Have The Wrong Number Just Isn't Enough

Sometimes Telling Them They Have The Wrong Number Just Isn't Enough

AnAlienNamedAlvin Report

#40

Wrong Phone Number

Wrong Phone Number

jojo-822 , twitter.com Report

#41

I Feel Like A Bad Person…

I Feel Like A Bad Person…

IonasFinser Report

#42

Wrong Number Chaos

Wrong Number Chaos

Marianeta Report

#43

Wrong. Number

Wrong. Number

dmkern Report

#44

New Work Phone Offers Brief Amusement

New Work Phone Offers Brief Amusement

Nacho_Sunbeam Report

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#45

I Thought This Was Funny

I Thought This Was Funny

brookeisshook Report

#46

Friend Sent Me This Today

Friend Sent Me This Today

CaptainJackpot3 Report

#47

If You Want To Play The Game, You Should Know The Rules

If You Want To Play The Game, You Should Know The Rules

berkeleyjake Report

#48

A Nice Little Giggle For The Day

A Nice Little Giggle For The Day

chimchim66 Report

#49

My Name Is Not Kristin

My Name Is Not Kristin

Nicholas_Akira Report

#50

The TV Text

The TV Text

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#51

I Offered A Recipe

I Offered A Recipe

TigerTorakio Report

#52

I Once Used A Dictionary To Help A Stranger Learn What’s Up

I Once Used A Dictionary To Help A Stranger Learn What’s Up

NoCommercial1874 Report

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#53

Sorry, Sophia

Sorry, Sophia

archebald_roughneck Report

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#54

Um

Um

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#55

Yea Golf Was Fun

Yea Golf Was Fun

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#56

I Got Adopted Into A New Family For A Few Minutes Today

I Got Adopted Into A New Family For A Few Minutes Today

bookbindingqueer Report

#57

Don’t Tell Mom

Don’t Tell Mom

WickedxRaven Report

#58

They Didn't Like My Picture

They Didn't Like My Picture

BenderIT Report

#59

I Am Not Jack, But I Am Laughing At Lisa's Expense

I Am Not Jack, But I Am Laughing At Lisa's Expense

Conflictd_Confection Report

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#60

This Dude Thought I Was His Husband

This Dude Thought I Was His Husband

Illustrious-Mall6295 Report

#61

I Think I Just Accidentally Scared Off My Maintenance Guy

I Think I Just Accidentally Scared Off My Maintenance Guy

codered850 Report

#62

Ah. Lovely

Ah. Lovely

SpareSerotonin418 Report

#63

I Got This One A While Back And It Gave Me A Chuckle Today

I Got This One A While Back And It Gave Me A Chuckle Today

Kurigohan-Kamehameha Report

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#64

And I Don't Even Own Golf Clubs

And I Don't Even Own Golf Clubs

FlavoredNeon Report

#65

Got This Text From An Unknown Number. I Just Couldn’t Help Myself

Got This Text From An Unknown Number. I Just Couldn’t Help Myself

YourFreaKreation Report

#66

If I See Him I'll Ask Him For Ya

If I See Him I'll Ask Him For Ya

bloomhound Report

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#67

If I Weren't Too Awkward To Date Women Yet, She Might Have Fooled Me

If I Weren't Too Awkward To Date Women Yet, She Might Have Fooled Me

LinguaPhiliax Report

#68

Someone Is Going To Miss Their New Job Orientation

Someone Is Going To Miss Their New Job Orientation

SlowEquipment5 Report

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#69

Adorable Message From A Wrong Number. Erica, You've Made Patrick Very Happy

Adorable Message From A Wrong Number. Erica, You've Made Patrick Very Happy

DixieMcCall Report

#70

A Friend Used My Number For A Doordash Discount And Didn't Tell Me

A Friend Used My Number For A Doordash Discount And Didn't Tell Me

ForgiveTheNerd Report

#71

Felt Like The Perfect Setup. I Never Knew A Real Person Named Unity

Felt Like The Perfect Setup. I Never Knew A Real Person Named Unity

berkeleyjake Report

#72

Met A G Today

Met A G Today

Accomplished-Fan-960 Report

#73

I Thought It Was A Scam Until Seeing What The Link Was (Just Some Comic, Thought It Was Hentai Though) Scam Or Wrong Number—who Was It For, Or What Would A Scammer Get Out Of This? So Weird

I Thought It Was A Scam Until Seeing What The Link Was (Just Some Comic, Thought It Was Hentai Though) Scam Or Wrong Number—who Was It For, Or What Would A Scammer Get Out Of This? So Weird

trouble_walking Report

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#74

Buy My House, Jackie

Buy My House, Jackie

_Shooter-McGavin Report

#75

Someone Has Done An Oopsie

Someone Has Done An Oopsie

unfortunatepersonoof Report

#76

The Sore Text

The Sore Text

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#77

Girl

Girl

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#78

Had This Rollercoaster Of A Conversation With A Wrong Number Text

Had This Rollercoaster Of A Conversation With A Wrong Number Text

DuckDimmadome Report

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#79

The Destroyer

The Destroyer

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#80

Send Me The Fkn Recipe Avrill!

Send Me The Fkn Recipe Avrill!

Happy-Nature9089 Report

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#81

Rex

Rex

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#82

Definitely Not Daniel

Definitely Not Daniel

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#83

Girl Gave This Guy The Wrong Number Now He’s Mad At Me

Girl Gave This Guy The Wrong Number Now He’s Mad At Me

Armageddxxn Report

#84

Carnal Clebe

Carnal Clebe

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#85

Wrong Number, A Short (And True!) Story

Wrong Number, A Short (And True!) Story

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#86

You Are Next

You Are Next

Regular-Repair-6142 Report

#87

I’m Not Dave But I Do Have Milk

I’m Not Dave But I Do Have Milk

zaxsauceana Report

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