Give Out These Fake Prank
Numbers to Creeps
While these fake numbers still work, there are a
few things to keep in mind when you use them.
Patrick Allan February 12, 2020
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Let’s say you’re out on the town with your
friends when some stranger takes a
conversation from casual to creepy, then asks
for your phone number. Give them one of these
and get away.
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Back in 2018, Twitter user @tricookingqueen
went viral with a tweet filled with fake phone
numbers to hand out to creeps. A great idea,
but unfortunately, most of the numbers in the
tweet are now defunct, including the hilarious “I
am Groot” hotline. But that got me thinking,
there’s got to be some fake numbers out there
that still do work. After doing some digging,
here’s what I found:
646 9266614 The Mary Sue Rejection
Hotline, which will say, “Oh hello there. If
you’re hearing this message, you’ve made
a woman feel unsafe and/or disrespected.
Please learn to take no for an answer and
respect women’s emotional and physical
autonomy. K THANKKS.” Best of all, it’ll
send texts as well, and waits an hour to
send the text once it’s received one so you
have time to bounce.
719 2662837 Call and Oates, which lets
callers pick a classic Hall and Oates song
to play.
605 4756968 The Rejection Hotline,
which politely explains to the individual that
whoever gave them this number is not into
them.
888 4475594 An easter egg hotline for
finishing the first God of War. “By the gods,
you’ve done it!”
206 5695829 The Loser Line, a Seattle
radio station phone number that rejected
people can call and leave a message.
Those recorded messages will sometimes
air during the station’s morning show.
Now, while these fake numbers still work, there
are a few things to keep in mind when you use
them. For one, most of these numbers only
work when someone actually calls them. When
you hand out your number, you might want to
say something about how you’re old school and
that they should call you instead of text, or
mention that you hate texting.
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Also, these are more ideal for when a creep
asks for your number online. If you’re giving out
the fake number in person, be sure to use it as
an escape plan, not a full proof deterrent. Give
out the number and leave, otherwise they might
try to call or text you immediately so “you have
their number too” and they’ll get wise to your
trick. If there’s one thing that’s worse than a
creep, it’s an angry creep.
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If you want a real deterrent, consider using the
Burner app. You can give out a fake burner
number that you can delete whenever you like,
and if they try to call or text you immediately, it
will actually show up on your phone. They’ll
leave you alone, and you can go enjoy the rest
of your night knowing you can delete that fake
number whenever you want.
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This story was originally published in 2018 and
updated with new information on 3/3/2022.
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fiberman
4y ago
The number of people who feel the need to
ask “Why not just tell the guy ‘No’?” is
depressing.
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CJWizzy6
4y ago
Damn. That Loser Line is brutal! Id much
rather just not be responded to or blocked, but
I have some girl friends where that doesnt
stop a psycho, so I understand why these
things exist.
Reply · 1 ·
Eeipoch
5y ago
This isn’t right. Is a ‘creep’ just any man a
woman doesn’t want? Some woman
conferred epithet that can be given to you,
someone in your family, or anyone else? By
all means a woman ought to pull this trick on
a genuine shit heel, but if a...See more
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Doctor Bill
5y ago
867-5309
Reply · ·
decgeek
5y ago
I wouldn’t be surprised that established
creeps may know some of these numbers by
heart. If your dealing with an incel you may
just set him off.
Reply · ·
HGHyouworksogood
5y ago
Sweet! One of these is actually in my area
code, for even more authenticity!
Reply · ·
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Halal1975
5y ago
This might sound ridiculous but what about
honesty? “Sorry, I’d rather not. Appreciate
your interest though.” If he questions that, you
don’t owe him or anyone an explanation.
Reply · 4 ·
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Fritz O' The Ham
4y ago
867-5309.
Reply · ·
Turn Around #FREAKPARTY
5y ago
#1 way to tell if a guy is a creep
Reply · ·
EggMcManos
5y ago
The (888) number will require some creative
double-talk.
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