What’s the weirdest phone call you have ever received?

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.

No sir I sure don't, I live in the next city over.

After a few moments he returns.

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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?

Looks at phone, sees a number local to me, so I answered.

HELLO

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Do what? Officer, I'm sorry I have no kids of my own, and I don't know anybody by that name.

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.

Sure no problem officer.

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I hear a pause on the line, it goes quiet for a few seconds.

{RING} {RING}

Long pause, OK. (Inaudible talking). Could you hang on for just a sec?

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Is your number (xxx) xxx-xxxx??

Do you reside at 1234 X X Lane?

Hi this is Sargent Moss from the County detention center. Is this Sean?

Two of my family members have recently converted to Islam and have brought shame on my family. How do I get them back into the fold of Hinduism?

Yes sir it is.

Whew, not in trouble!! But someone named Sean with a similar number is apparently about to have a rather bad day.

What’s the weirdest phone call you have ever received?

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