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nycbuslady
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Do you respond to wrong number texts?
Last night, I received a text saying something like "Are you Frankie from PoF? We messaged before, but didn't meet up. ..."
I responded with "I'm sorry, but you have the wrong number."
She responded with "Oh no, did I just text some rando guy?" And then she sent a selfie!
She's probably in her early 20s, so I responded with "No, you texted a random woman. Based on your photo, I'm probably your mother's age. So, please don't send photos to strangers!"
Then, she continues asking me what my hobbies are. I just said I'm busy at work and to delete my number.
I kind of feel bad for her. Why is she texting random people?
I'm not going to respond anymore, but I figured I'd ask what other people do in those situations.
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Posted 10/26/21 1:30 PM  |
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Re: Do you respond to wrong number texts?
I have responded if I felt it was very important but after that I would not have as it sounds like a scam since you already said you had the wrong number.
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| Posted 10/26/21 1:33 PM |
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ali120206
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Do you respond to wrong number texts?
No - I don't respond to random texts but typically, the ones that I get that are "random" are spam...
It seems kind of fishy that she's asking what your hobbies are and such...
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| Posted 10/26/21 1:34 PM |
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StaceyWill
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Re: Do you respond to wrong number texts?
Posted by ali120206
No - I don't respond to random texts but typically, the ones that I get that are "random" are spam...
It seems kind of fishy that she's asking what your hobbies are and such...
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| Posted 10/26/21 1:55 PM |
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shadows
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Do you respond to wrong number texts?
If it sounded like a totally legit wrong number text, then I would respond just once and say “sorry wrong number”.
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| Posted 10/26/21 1:55 PM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: Do you respond to wrong number texts?
Posted by shadows
If it sounded like a totally legit wrong number text, then I would respond just once and say “sorry wrong number”.
This. I do the same.
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| Posted 10/26/21 1:57 PM |
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Mrs213
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Do you respond to wrong number texts?
If it seems like an actual wrong number and not a spam text then yes just so th er y know but this person seem a little off. I'd probably block the number ifbthey keep texting
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| Posted 10/26/21 4:01 PM |
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brooke23
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Do you respond to wrong number texts?
This thread got me remembering -- when I was diagnosed with breast cancer I was in a massive whirlwind of anxiety and depression. I had my OBGYN's cell number once diagnosed (he was giving me recommendations for drs etc.). While I was waiting for test results which I knew were going to be positive I texted him and told him I was spiraling while waiting for "test results" and asked him to prescribe xanax....except I texted the wrong person. The person who responded to me was extremely kind and gentle and I still have the text because it meant so much to me...."Hi Brooke -- this is not Dr. ___ I think you have the wrong number. I dont know what you are going through but just breathe deep and know that you can get through it." When I apologized and told him/her thank for being kind, they responded " You're welcome. Stay positive and you got this!" ---- this TRULY made a hug difference for me, I cant even tell you....the kindness of strangers.
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| Posted 10/26/21 4:05 PM |
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KarenK122
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Do you respond to wrong number texts?
I would respond once with wrong number. if they keep the messaging going it's a scam.
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| Posted 10/26/21 4:17 PM |
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Posted by brooke23
This thread got me remembering -- when I was diagnosed with breast cancer I was in a massive whirlwind of anxiety and depression. I had my OBGYN's cell number once diagnosed (he was giving me recommendations for drs etc.). While I was waiting for test results which I knew were going to be positive I texted him and told him I was spiraling while waiting for "test results" and asked him to prescribe xanax....except I texted the wrong person. The person who responded to me was extremely kind and gentle and I still have the text because it meant so much to me...."Hi Brooke -- this is not Dr. ___ I think you have the wrong number. I dont know what you are going through but just breathe deep and know that you can get through it." When I apologized and told him/her thank for being kind, they responded " You're welcome. Stay positive and you got this!" ---- this TRULY made a hug difference for me, I cant even tell you....the kindness of strangers.
What a wonderful human being that you reached and I’m really glad that it helped you during that time!
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| Posted 10/26/21 4:43 PM |
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chilltocam
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Re: Do you respond to wrong number texts?
Posted by brooke23
This thread got me remembering -- when I was diagnosed with breast cancer I was in a massive whirlwind of anxiety and depression. I had my OBGYN's cell number once diagnosed (he was giving me recommendations for drs etc.). While I was waiting for test results which I knew were going to be positive I texted him and told him I was spiraling while waiting for "test results" and asked him to prescribe xanax....except I texted the wrong person. The person who responded to me was extremely kind and gentle and I still have the text because it meant so much to me...."Hi Brooke -- this is not Dr. ___ I think you have the wrong number. I dont know what you are going through but just breathe deep and know that you can get through it." When I apologized and told him/her thank for being kind, they responded " You're welcome. Stay positive and you got this!" ---- this TRULY made a hug difference for me, I cant even tell you....the kindness of strangers.
That is amazing! What a kind person - of all the wrong numbers you could have texted, something in the universe sent you to this person. (Years ago I encountered a similarly kind stranger - in person - when my mom was dying and I had to fly home, hysterical, in tears. I will never forget that person either)
ETA: To the original question, yes, I would respond that the person had reached the wrong number, but mostl likely would not engage beyond that
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| Posted 10/26/21 5:46 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: Do you respond to wrong number texts?
Posted by brooke23
This thread got me remembering -- when I was diagnosed with breast cancer I was in a massive whirlwind of anxiety and depression. I had my OBGYN's cell number once diagnosed (he was giving me recommendations for drs etc.). While I was waiting for test results which I knew were going to be positive I texted him and told him I was spiraling while waiting for "test results" and asked him to prescribe xanax....except I texted the wrong person. The person who responded to me was extremely kind and gentle and I still have the text because it meant so much to me...."Hi Brooke -- this is not Dr. ___ I think you have the wrong number. I dont know what you are going through but just breathe deep and know that you can get through it." When I apologized and told him/her thank for being kind, they responded " You're welcome. Stay positive and you got this!" ---- this TRULY made a hug difference for me, I cant even tell you....the kindness of strangers.
wow. this made me cry.
yes, there are still kind people out there. i'm glad they were kind to you.
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| Posted 10/26/21 6:38 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: Do you respond to wrong number texts?
like others have said, if it sounds like a legit wrong number i let them know and quickly move on after the obligatory "i'm sorry for the inconvenience" text that is soon to follow.
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| Posted 10/26/21 6:39 PM |
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Re: Do you respond to wrong number texts?
I think the message you got is some sort of scam. My friend got an almost identical "wrong text" message a few months ago. The same situation happened...the person responded and sent a selfie...girl in her 20s. The initial message was something similar too...about some sort of missed connection and a dating app.
I found a link about this scam: Link
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| Posted 10/26/21 7:21 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Do you respond to wrong number texts?
Posted by oldtimerocknroll
I think the message you got is some sort of scam. My friend got an almost identical "wrong text" message a few months ago. The same situation happened...the person responded and sent a selfie...girl in her 20s. The initial message was something similar too...about some sort of missed connection and a dating app.
I found a link about this scam: Link
OMG you guys have to go read the tweet that is in the article from the guy who was responding to her.
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| Posted 10/26/21 9:28 PM |
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StaceyWill
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Re: Do you respond to wrong number texts?
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by oldtimerocknroll
I think the message you got is some sort of scam. My friend got an almost identical "wrong text" message a few months ago. The same situation happened...the person responded and sent a selfie...girl in her 20s. The initial message was something similar too...about some sort of missed connection and a dating app.
I found a link about this scam: Link
OMG you guys have to go read the tweet that is in the article from the guy who was responding to her.
LOL!!! That was great!
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| Posted 10/26/21 10:49 PM |
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nycbuslady
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Do you respond to wrong number texts?
I did feel like it might have been a scam. I didn't respond any further. Hopefully no one else texts.
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| Posted 10/26/21 11:16 PM |
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Bonsai
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Re: Do you respond to wrong number texts?
This is a scam. Saw it all over Fb recently.
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| Posted 10/26/21 11:23 PM |
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MissJones
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Re: Do you respond to wrong number texts?
Posted by nycbuslady
Last night, I received a text saying something like "Are you Frankie from PoF? We messaged before, but didn't meet up. ..."
I responded with "I'm sorry, but you have the wrong number."
She responded with "Oh no, did I just text some rando guy?" And then she sent a selfie!
She's probably in her early 20s, so I responded with "No, you texted a random woman. Based on your photo, I'm probably your mother's age. So, please don't send photos to strangers!"
Then, she continues asking me what my hobbies are. I just said I'm busy at work and to delete my number.
I kind of feel bad for her. Why is she texting random people?
I'm not going to respond anymore, but I figured I'd ask what other people do in those situations.
OMG I got something SO similar a free months ago! She used a funky font and said she was watching her aunt’s dog.
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| Posted 10/27/21 12:25 PM |
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hmm
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Do you respond to wrong number texts?
yes, I have to let the person they had the wrong number. People have done the same to me. I even called MD office or message left saying you have an appt... to let they know they called the wrong person. I would hate for someone to miss a call from their MD etc
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| Posted 10/29/21 11:27 PM |
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MissJones
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Re: Do you respond to wrong number texts?
Posted by hmm
yes, I have to let the person they had the wrong number. People have done the same to me. I even called MD office or message left saying you have an appt... to let they know they called the wrong person. I would hate for someone to miss a call from their MD etc
Exactly! I’ve always responded and the person is thankful
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