3 Clever Text Message Pranks That Will Huck Your Friends and Family

Playing phone pranks has been a timeless tradition among friends and family. These text message pranks are not only hilarious but also fun to execute. Here are three clever pranks that you can use to amuse and shock your loved ones.

Prank 1: The Friendly Trap

Start with a friendly conversation filled with innocent questions. In the middle of the chat, ask where your friend is located. Upon receiving their response, send a text that can make them feel on edge. For example:

The fool is in [insert place] friend is in. Prepare the 'thing.'

Before your friend gets worried, quickly text back saying you accidentally sent the wrong text. Reassure them with a voice message that sounds worried. This method will definitely make them feel scared and confused. It’s crucial to reveal this is a prank before your friend decides to report you to the authorities!

Prank 2: The Clever Teen Trade

This one works best if you’re a teenager who has saved up at least $100 from your allowance. Send your mom or dad a text that goes like this:

Got 1 drop of water for 100. Wanna trade for your dust pls

Immediately follow up by telling them you meant this wasn’t for them. They’ll be shocked at the perceived waste and the dull trade. Make sure to explain it’s a prank, which could lead to some good laughs.

Prank 3: The Makeup Deception

This prank is for friends or your girlfriend if you're a boy. Begin by asking for their phone with permission to take a photo or some other seemingly innocent excuse. Once you have their phone, follow these steps:

Go to contacts and find your number, then edit it to 'Dad' or 'Papa'. Delete all messages from your inbox. Hand the phone back to them with a normal demeanor.

About 5 minutes later, send a text (from your own phone) that says something like:

Hey you better get your ass back home because you deserve a good spanking for being such a dumb daughter/son.

Remember, your name will appear as 'Dad' on their phone, which will surely amuse them as they read it. Within a few minutes, reveal that it was you who pulled the prank. This prank is apt for pranking friends or a romantic partner, and it often elicits laughter!

The Good Old Days of Wi-Fi Texting

Back in 10th grade, I used a text-over-Wi-Fi app on my iPod touch. I would convince my friend I had the right number and text him as if it was someone else. The following day, I would arrive at the bus stop and tell the friend stories about this mysterious stranger who kept texting him. My laughter was contained, but I seemed stunned.

“I couldn’t help but play this prank on him for about six months, sending him messages every other week. Eight years later, my friend remains oblivious to my trick,” said one prankster.

Phony Phone Access Debacle

Another method is to ask for a few minutes of their phone to check something. Once you have their phone, edit the contact to 'Dad', then delete all messages. Return the phone, and then send a text from your own phone, say,