Or repeat the number back to her, but change a number or two. If she doesn’t correct it, it’s not hers.
Edit: So you don’t waste your time on someone who isn’t interested, and whoever is the actual owner of the fake number.
MisterSneakSneak on
I just give out numbers of my ex’s when someone is making me feel uncomfortable
corinstormria on
This is why you always use your old childhood landline number. It’s ingrained in the brain and definitely won’t pick up
Cuddly_muffin_82 on
Ooops😶
ApexHeat on
All fun and games until he calls the number to verify it
_baaron_ on
Keep it simple: 6. I repeat: 6
rbminer456 on
My Dumbass would probably ask for it to be repeated because I am just bad at typing things fast. I typically have to ask like 3-4 times 💀
Nuclear_Chicken5 on
Just tell him that you dont want him man…
Wish_I_WasInRome on
Why not just say no?
True_Free_Speech on
I may be stupid, but what is wrong with just saying no?
OrganzingChaos on
Some of y’all have never been in a position where it was safer to lie and end the interaction than say “no thanks” and it shows. Consider yourselves lucky.
Just a reminder, men can be pushy, aggressive and downright hateful when told “no”. I’ve had my night ruined because some muscle head decided to harass me about my number and felt disrespected I wouldn’t just give it to him. Do better.
Effective-Paper-3565 on
For everyone saying it’s not ok or immature to give a fake number, Let’s not forgot that little girl in New York who got thrown to the ground and got her head stomped on by a boy for refusing to give out her number.
ForTheLoveOfBennie on
“Heh, got ’em”
branggen on
Was visting Germany recently and they must have some kind of call Center to direct the calls or something because all the girls kept saying their numbers were nine nine nine
Azylim on
next tims just say “no thank you”
nyouhas on
If I really want numbers exchanged I’ll give her mine and hope she says something to me. I figure every other permutation is going to be either embarrassing, uncomfortable for her, or end up with me calling a retiree in Illinois again.
One of the few things I’ve actually learned from reddit I’ve incorporated into my life. wow that’s depressing i’m on here too much
Mishqueen1 on
Just give them an old number you remember, or your number with one of two numbers changed.
SkylandersKirby on
I mean just use your real number with a single digit changed
Natural_Ad_954 on
System error 404: memory not found.
balt14 on
You could just tell him no bud, less stress for you and most guys will just jump to the next girl.
Crow-Queen on
There are so many men that get very pushy and aggressive when you say no and then just harass you till you cave. Now they will also call the number on the spot though to “check”
st0nedaries327 on
i used my number with one digit changed at the end 🤷🏽♀️
frosDfurret on
XXX-867-5309 if he looks too young to understand
xXFallen_DarknessXx on
Since there are men who aren’t behaving in the comments, I highly suggest anyone who feels this is “unnecessary” or “immature” please look into “Rejection Killings”
Admiralspandy on
You take the hint.
MadMaxDbz on
or you could just grow up and say, “sorry, i’m not interested”
Kidbizzaro581 on
Now your pants are on fire.
HydroPCanadaDude on
Can we just uhhh say “I don’t give out my numbers to guys I just met, sorry, not looking for love tonight”
meaniepants5 on
Just say no. Giving a guy a fake number is just giving the poor bastard false hope.
WarmHippo6287 on
They’ve started just calling you right then and there to check if it works.
BisexualTenno on
Wouldn’t it be fun if men could just take no for an answer and we didn’t have to play these games? 🥲
butteredbreadliker on
there’s a lot of commenters here who don’t understand the consequences of saying no to certain men… some examples: followed for several blocks while being insulted, threats of physical/sexual violence, “player tactics” (guy swaps his strategy to continue to pressure u, often with visible frustration where u think they’d be happier leaving u alone but now it’s a pride thing i guess?) just to name a few. all from extremely polite ‘no’s and then trying to walk away. giving a fake number is a survival tactic, and it can be hard to remember it when ur also trying to put some distance between u and someone who won’t take no for an answer
Zulu-Lima on
Oooo this is slick, I’m using this on women now. Can’t wait to see the crumble lol
Sure-Wave6451 on
Same Energy as this

Chillpillington on
Reminds me of a dash cam video I saw of a guy impersonating a federal agent who gave the police two fake names of his fellow *”FBI colleagues*”. A few minutes later the officer asked him what the names were and he said “it’s classified.” 😑😂
slvrwngs4484 on
I would give my actual number but with a different area code.
complexity_neccesity on
U can always interchange the last 2 numbers of ur real phone number. It’s easier that way 🤷🏻
DigitalxKaos on
“Here, I’ll type it in”
PerformanceWaste5810 on
Say no an like adult
osiekowski on
“Just go talk to her, what’s the worst that can happen”
And this happens, not only rejection but with pity, sad
sordag-texriq-wishe1 on
Just turn them down?
Mictlan39 on
If you think she gave you a fake number just leave her alone.
Fluid-Cranberry1755 on
A bunch of men in here without girlfriends or daughters
ShesJustAGirlyGirl on
Memorise a fake number
Thisbadtattoo on
One time I was in McDonald’s getting a bite to eat and a table of cute girls called me over. One of them asked if I had a girl (I didn’t) the. Gave me a fake number. wtf.
MSter_official on
Why would someone give someone a false number, that’s just more cruel than saying no
bigshady880 on
ngl this is kinda a life hack, like if you want to verify the number they gave you is real ask them to repeat it.
unfit_spartan_baby on
…how hard is it to just not give a number? Am I crazy?
uranusisdoomed on
Pro-tip: If you think you’ve been given a fake number don’t ask them to repeat it, move on till you find someone that wants to give you their real number
Tall_Opportunity_521 on
I once gave a girl my real number, but I left a digit out of the middle. Fucking rainwoman clocked it straight away lol Pretty awkward lol.
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Or repeat the number back to her, but change a number or two. If she doesn’t correct it, it’s not hers.
Edit: So you don’t waste your time on someone who isn’t interested, and whoever is the actual owner of the fake number.
I just give out numbers of my ex’s when someone is making me feel uncomfortable
This is why you always use your old childhood landline number. It’s ingrained in the brain and definitely won’t pick up
Ooops😶
All fun and games until he calls the number to verify it
Keep it simple: 6. I repeat: 6
My Dumbass would probably ask for it to be repeated because I am just bad at typing things fast. I typically have to ask like 3-4 times 💀
Just tell him that you dont want him man…
Why not just say no?
I may be stupid, but what is wrong with just saying no?
Some of y’all have never been in a position where it was safer to lie and end the interaction than say “no thanks” and it shows. Consider yourselves lucky.
Just a reminder, men can be pushy, aggressive and downright hateful when told “no”. I’ve had my night ruined because some muscle head decided to harass me about my number and felt disrespected I wouldn’t just give it to him. Do better.
For everyone saying it’s not ok or immature to give a fake number, Let’s not forgot that little girl in New York who got thrown to the ground and got her head stomped on by a boy for refusing to give out her number.
“Heh, got ’em”
Was visting Germany recently and they must have some kind of call Center to direct the calls or something because all the girls kept saying their numbers were nine nine nine
next tims just say “no thank you”
If I really want numbers exchanged I’ll give her mine and hope she says something to me. I figure every other permutation is going to be either embarrassing, uncomfortable for her, or end up with me calling a retiree in Illinois again.
One of the few things I’ve actually learned from reddit I’ve incorporated into my life. wow that’s depressing i’m on here too much
Just give them an old number you remember, or your number with one of two numbers changed.
I mean just use your real number with a single digit changed
System error 404: memory not found.
You could just tell him no bud, less stress for you and most guys will just jump to the next girl.
There are so many men that get very pushy and aggressive when you say no and then just harass you till you cave. Now they will also call the number on the spot though to “check”
i used my number with one digit changed at the end 🤷🏽♀️
XXX-867-5309 if he looks too young to understand
Since there are men who aren’t behaving in the comments, I highly suggest anyone who feels this is “unnecessary” or “immature” please look into “Rejection Killings”
You take the hint.
or you could just grow up and say, “sorry, i’m not interested”
Now your pants are on fire.
Can we just uhhh say “I don’t give out my numbers to guys I just met, sorry, not looking for love tonight”
Just say no. Giving a guy a fake number is just giving the poor bastard false hope.
They’ve started just calling you right then and there to check if it works.
Wouldn’t it be fun if men could just take no for an answer and we didn’t have to play these games? 🥲
there’s a lot of commenters here who don’t understand the consequences of saying no to certain men… some examples: followed for several blocks while being insulted, threats of physical/sexual violence, “player tactics” (guy swaps his strategy to continue to pressure u, often with visible frustration where u think they’d be happier leaving u alone but now it’s a pride thing i guess?) just to name a few. all from extremely polite ‘no’s and then trying to walk away. giving a fake number is a survival tactic, and it can be hard to remember it when ur also trying to put some distance between u and someone who won’t take no for an answer
Oooo this is slick, I’m using this on women now. Can’t wait to see the crumble lol
Same Energy as this

Reminds me of a dash cam video I saw of a guy impersonating a federal agent who gave the police two fake names of his fellow *”FBI colleagues*”. A few minutes later the officer asked him what the names were and he said “it’s classified.” 😑😂
I would give my actual number but with a different area code.
U can always interchange the last 2 numbers of ur real phone number. It’s easier that way 🤷🏻
“Here, I’ll type it in”
Say no an like adult
“Just go talk to her, what’s the worst that can happen”
And this happens, not only rejection but with pity, sad
Just turn them down?
If you think she gave you a fake number just leave her alone.
A bunch of men in here without girlfriends or daughters
Memorise a fake number
One time I was in McDonald’s getting a bite to eat and a table of cute girls called me over. One of them asked if I had a girl (I didn’t) the. Gave me a fake number. wtf.
Why would someone give someone a false number, that’s just more cruel than saying no
ngl this is kinda a life hack, like if you want to verify the number they gave you is real ask them to repeat it.
…how hard is it to just not give a number? Am I crazy?
Pro-tip: If you think you’ve been given a fake number don’t ask them to repeat it, move on till you find someone that wants to give you their real number
I once gave a girl my real number, but I left a digit out of the middle. Fucking rainwoman clocked it straight away lol Pretty awkward lol.