What’s the weirdest phone call you have ever received?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:01

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.
Looks at phone, sees a number local to me, so I answered.
Long pause, OK. (Inaudible talking). Could you hang on for just a sec?
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Whew, not in trouble!! But someone named Sean with a similar number is apparently about to have a rather bad day.
Do you reside at 1234 X X Lane?
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I hear a pause on the line, it goes quiet for a few seconds.
No sir I sure don't, I live in the next city over.
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?
Sure no problem officer.
Yes sir it is.
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.
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After a few moments he returns.
Is your number (xxx) xxx-xxxx??
Hi this is Sargent Moss from the County detention center. Is this Sean?
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HELLO
Do what? Officer, I'm sorry I have no kids of my own, and I don't know anybody by that name.