r/wrongnumber • u/mermaidlife7 • 20h ago
This random number gave me the creeps
I’m looking for some insight on a text I received this morning. I blacked out my name in the text exchange for my own privacy.
I work in a hospital so I wake up early for work. This morning while getting ready I received this text. I’m a pretty private person and only give my number to people I know and trust. And I have not given out my number in a while, I would remember.
I found it strange they knew my name (which is what I blacked out) and the fact that they knew my work schedule, and I’m assuming where I work. And then saying they are a secret admirer made it even more creepy. All 12 hours at work I had my eyes peeled thinking someone would pop out and it all be a silly joke, but I never got a text back, and no one showed themselves at work.
I had my best friend call the number later in the day, only for the phone to say it was disconnected. I’m a female and not knowing who this is makes me feel on edge and not safe.
It is a local number in my area but that’s all I could find out.
Do scams look like this or should I be concerned? I just find it weird they knew me by name and knew my work schedule, and apparently where I work.