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

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

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

{RING} {RING}

What should you do if a police officer comes to your house and asks for someone who doesn't live there anymore?

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

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

Is your number (xxx) xxx-xxxx??

Do Republicans give permission to Democrats to vote for any candidate except for Kamala Harris?

Do you reside at 1234 X X Lane?

Sure no problem officer.

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?

Is it common for Americans to feel "trapped" due to the size and distance of their country from other countries/continents? Is this feeling an exaggeration or a reality?

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.

HELLO

What makes Nigerian scammers skilled at impersonating people? Is their success a result of intelligence or other factors?

Yes sir it is.

After a few moments he returns.

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.

What will the legacy of Jimmy Carter be in light of his death today at 100?

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

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