What’s the weirdest phone call you have ever received?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 02:09

Long pause, OK. (Inaudible talking). Could you hang on for just a sec?
I was trying to reach out to you because we have a Mr X here, who claims you are his legal guardian. He needs you to come down and sign some forms.
After a few moments he returns.
What's it like to have an IQ of 140 to 170? Do people notice you're different?
{RING} {RING}
Do what? Officer, I'm sorry I have no kids of my own, and I don't know anybody by that name.
Hi this is Sargent Moss from the County detention center. Is this Sean?
I'm sorry to bother you, my staff just told me our guy corrected his information and had a number off for his home phone. Have a good day. Hangs up.
HELLO
Do you reside at 1234 X X Lane?
ATTENTION SPIKES UP. What could he want with me? Did I do something wrong? Lord did I forget to pay something? Questions start flying through my head. What would the detention center sheriff want with me?
Whew, not in trouble!! But someone named Sean with a similar number is apparently about to have a rather bad day.
I hear a pause on the line, it goes quiet for a few seconds.
What is the worst thing your sibling has done?
No sir I sure don't, I live in the next city over.
Sure no problem officer.
Is your number (xxx) xxx-xxxx??
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Looks at phone, sees a number local to me, so I answered.
Yes sir it is.