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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!

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    #2

    I'm Not The Principal

    I'm Not The Principal

    PlayaNomad 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.

    #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

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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.”

    “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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    #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

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    #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

    #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

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    David Martin
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a chance I may or may not be the right person; Tell me more

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    #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

    #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

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    #28

    It’s Me Mario…

    It’s Me Mario…

    Goldenwork Report

    #30

    Removed A Laugh From A Movie

    Removed A Laugh From A Movie

    HelloImugl Report

    #32

    Wrong Number, Decided To Have Some Fun

    Wrong Number, Decided To Have Some Fun

    8LeggedSquirrel Report

    #34

    Stop Hissing At The Yoga Instructor

    Stop Hissing At The Yoga Instructor

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    #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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    VonBlade
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's my reply too when they ring. "Hello is that x"; "No you have the wrong number"; "what number is this?"; "What number did you dial"; "what number is this"; "no, you dialed the wrong one, tell me what number you're trying and I'll tell you it's wrong". etc etc. You messed up, I'm not going to tell your fat fingers exactly how.

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    #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

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    waddles
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    mine is the elusive dandelion, discontinued and heartbreakingly replaced by the ridiculous bluetiful

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    #41

    I Feel Like A Bad Person…

    I Feel Like A Bad Person…

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    #43

    Wrong. Number

    Wrong. Number

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    #44

    New Work Phone Offers Brief Amusement

    New Work Phone Offers Brief Amusement

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    #45

    I Thought This Was Funny

    I Thought This Was Funny

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    max and the expresso
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the weirdest cake recipe ever.i mixed them all in a bowl and when I baked them my house set on fire! 3 stars.

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    #46

    Friend Sent Me This Today

    Friend Sent Me This Today

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    #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

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    #51

    I Offered A Recipe

    I Offered A Recipe

    TigerTorakio Report

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    Bamblez
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't like eating octopus because I know how smart they are. I do like eating pork even though I know how smart pigs are. I am a hypocrite.

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    #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

    #53

    Sorry, Sophia

    Sorry, Sophia

    archebald_roughneck Report

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    #54

    Um

    Um

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    Nila Griffin
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Important to note that’s why Graham crackers were invented! And corn flakes.

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    #55

    Yea Golf Was Fun

    Yea Golf Was Fun

    Indication_Salty Report

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    #57

    Don’t Tell Mom

    Don’t Tell Mom

    WickedxRaven Report

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    Jake stenhouse
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This doesn’t make sense. Why does he say ‘this is Jayden your son’ if he thinks he’s talking to his friend?

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    #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

    #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

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    David Martin
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh damn, they texted a wrong number and still got a picture of some booty AND a nice looking chest pic. Score

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    #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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    #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

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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

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    David Martin
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    19:04 to 19:05, and the driver didn't even flinch for a second at the picture and request for lube; That, friends and neighbors, is commitment to one's job

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    #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

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    #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

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    Monday
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair like 80% of doujinshi (sort of like a fanmade comic) is hentai (porn).

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    #74

    Buy My House, Jackie

    Buy My House, Jackie

    _Shooter-McGavin Report

    #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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    #80

    Send Me The Fkn Recipe Avrill!

    Send Me The Fkn Recipe Avrill!

    Happy-Nature9089 Report

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    #82

    Definitely Not Daniel

    Definitely Not Daniel

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    Jesse Setliffe
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay you're not Daniel, but can I come over to scritch your puppy's head?