Girl gave me a fake number, what now?

Question

entered it into my contacts but I have not messaged the number she gave me.

If it was real her social media accounts would have started popping up on mine.

I have to see her everyday kind of. What I do?

CaptainSmartass · Accepted Answer

You might want to try calling or texting her to see if it really is a fake number. If it's a fake number, then just cut your losses and start looking for other women. Simples...

Joker_ · Accepted Answer

lol just give me mho

Part2603 · Answer

No big deal. Even experts get fake numbers from time to time.

The funny thing about being good at it is that to be good you have to give yourself permission to be bad. I'm at the point where I might awkwardly ask for a phone number when it might not be appropriate (in the sense that there's no real spark) because you just never know, she might be lonely or whatever.

Pat yourself on the back for trying.

As for what to do, in the future get better at it, right?

And as for her, you can call her out on it if you see her from time to time, or you can just laugh about it, and say, "I guess we weren't vibing as well as I had hoped?", or you can even go meta, and ask her her to critique your game. That last one might be best because it puts out to her that it's all just a game to you and you're not beta.

I remember one time at early on in my experimentation, I got this coworker girl's number. She said she had a boyfriend and was interested in only being friends.

So I kind of half suspected that the number was fake. Either way, I kinda wasn't interested in being her friend, and I didn't exactly feel the vibe so I just decided to not call her. To this day I have no idea whether she actually gave me her number or not, and I have no idea whether the look she gave me the next day was because she was surprised that I didn't call her, or whether she felt guilty for giving me a fake number. I just never mentioned it.

Another time I actually did get a number from a cutie that had a boyfriend and of course it went nowhere real fast. Go figure, right? There wasn't much enjoyment to be had there.

Anyway, dm me, I'd love to coach you further. We can analyze your attempt what you did right, what you did wrong, that sort of thing.

SteveSmith1985 · Answer

Dude. This was a mistake. Or this is the dumbest girl on earth.

The whole "fake number thing" does happen. But she'd have to be an IDIOT to give you a fake number... knowing she is going to see you everyday. Step back and think about it. Nobody. literally nobody would create such an awkward situation for themselves. It makes no sense. You give a fake number to not have to go through the 'awkwardness' of saying "not interested". She's not gonna give you a fake number to save momentary awkwardness AND GUARANTEE ongoing, lasting awkwardness everyday.

Anonymous · Answer

this happened at the bar on Friday night , a guy was hassling a girl i knew and she gave him a fake # or one that wasn't her either way it didn't work and he seemed to know that fairly soon despite being drunk and he kept hassling her after words until i yelled at him to go away and go home

but your situation slighlty different as she's not a random girl and you have to see her again in real life , honestly i'd just let it be for now she obviously doesn't want to speak to you online perhaps ok with minor chats in real life but doesn't want more

hotwife98 · Answer

If she did that then its likely she's not interested in you. Id say the only other explanation is she made a mistake but if thats so then she'd probably get at you for not texting her...

So sorry to say but I think that was her way of getting rid of you.

Puppystarfish23 · Answer

Get over it and move on is the best thing you can do. If you show her your not bothered her ego will be lessened. She wasn't the right one if she's gonna play nasty games like that be glad you dodge a bullet. If she didn't want to give you her number she could have said so, she didn't need to be so mean about it.

Bob92220 · Answer

I know it's a bummer. You spend time with a girl and everything "clicks." You both have a great time. You ask her for her number and she gladly gives it to you and might even say she is excited to hear from her. And then the number turns out to be fake. All that time, energy, and effort went to waste. And it's difficult to move on because of all investment you had in her.

When something like that happens to me I always write things down in my diary. That helps a lot. I write and write until there's nothing else to write about. The issue then goes away.

DaveJord · Answer

You give her your number and let her know if she is interested in going out some time to give you text. But I would still call the number she gave you just incase your not as smart as you think you are about the socials. I mean she gave you a number maybe you should try using it before just jumping to any conclusions.

Wraith_Cemetery · Answer

You can't be that dense, right? You didn't even test the number. Test the number first and send a message or call.

You just outright assumed it's fake because it didn't come up. My real phone number isn't connected to anything. I have a second number that I use. As well, I avoid a lot of social media to begin with. A lot of people do that.

RavVid · Answer

Sorry Bloke. I've seen girls on the street giving their number too guys and cacking themselves laughing afterwards because they gave another girls number. Or they changed a few digits.

I wouldn't be too worried about working with her. I have a couple of cases and I think guys and gals don't want to carry this into the work place. Be stalwartly indifferent. Don't rat on her and she probably won't rat on you. Pax Romantica.

And Bro. This why foxes don't hunt near their den.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

When a girl wrongs somebody like that, she might avoid you due to a fear of retaliation so you need to play it cool and give her the impression your an easygoing guy. I remember a girl once wronged me and than tried to turn my friends against me because she was worried I would gossip about her to them.

Guy13 · Answer

You are looking like this as man only:
-Women and Safety means Disconnected Data until you are trustworthy.
-"I obviously got your numbers out or order... texts bounced back too (give your phone)... and "call yourself".
Take the Blame and Fix... the hot ones expect their man to be able to do this. Test One.

Lowiu · Answer

Did you pressure her to give you a number? If not she might have made a typo or so

CallmeTheKnight · Answer

You text or call the number in front of her when you get it. What now? Move on and stop thinking about this. She never was interested in you

Hairylegs222 · Answer

Honestly I'd have less respect for her doing that to me, especially because I'd be seeing her at everyday (at work I think the question holder is implying). Id still be friendly to her as if nothing happened to be mature towards the situation, and not make it worse. But my respect would decline, conversations would be strictly brief from then on with her, and only if necessary to talk to her.

Levin · Answer

It's part of the grind old fellow, rejection Just see it as part of life. Take not too much heed and move on. Your worthiness is not based upon some girl.

SamIam96 · Answer

Now what? She did nothing more than look at you. She gave you a fake number. What do you want? To marry her? Move on.

DermalPunch · Answer

When you see her and she looks at you all nervous just smirk to your self and never say a word to her.

Smashingdoozy · Answer

They might not be linked to her social media. Just text the number and find out

Aurora1010 · Answer

Now just forget about her and move on. She was just a random girl anyway

Sour-rose · Answer

Well if it is fake and you see her, ask her wtf. If it's real... wooooo

shaysh87 · Answer

just accept the rejection and move on. I know its awkward but just accept and respect her decision.

D_Bone_Steak · Answer

Just take the L, as far as getting with her. Play the game just like when a kid waves you're supposed to wave back and just play the game. She gave that rejection/shit test... so play it like the average shit test...

slatyb · Answer

You weren't "bamboozled" as she didn't take anything from you. Women do this to avoid rejecting men directly, because it's not safe. Instead they say or do whatever it takes to get the man to leave quietly.

hoqhuuep · Answer

a) Check whether it actually is fakeb) If it is fake, find another girl

Anonymous · Answer

Forget her - Move on.
If you gave here your number and you have any call in the next month from a number you do not recognise let it go to voice mail so you can screen the calls what you do after that is up to you, but unless you are really that desperate I'd continue to ignore her, that drives women nuts!!

Anonymous · Answer

We get hit on all the time so we use fake numbers to get out of situations you make awkward for us by pressuring us too much.

EarthRealm · Answer

So what She gave you a Fake number you must Think it’s the end of the world 🌎  Rest assured It is not the end of The world 🌎

RuthlessAggression · Answer

girls don't give fake numbers just tell him you're not interested ITS FUCKING ANNOYING

Table4YTwo · Answer

as they say in dating there's 3 paths  Netflix and Chill Hulu and break up  Pornhub and Cry  you are the third option

pass_the_celery98 · Answer

You dodged the bullet, forget about her, that's an immature move on her end.

loveslongnails · Answer

What do you mean "have to see her everyday" ? You work with her? What?
Don't be a wimp. Ask her if you got her number wrong, or did you intentionally give me a wrong number and I should take the hint?

Anonymous · Answer

Nothing. I'd take it as a sign she doesn't want you to have it and probably wants nothing to do with you. As far as running into her, just pretend she's someone on the street you've never met now.

I had a woman at a bar give me a fake number once. I thought it was really strange though, because it was her that gave me the number... I never asked her for it lol

Marshymallow · Answer

Lol awww. Try calling the number and if it really is fake then just pretend like you you never called.

KelleyNice · Answer

It can be annoying because it takes up a little of your time. Move on the next girl or prospect because it doesn't really matter.

Paul_in_Indy · Answer

What now? Nothing now. That is the conclusion of the incident. She does not want you to call her. Move on.

Katie1964 · Answer

Move on. If she gave you a fake number, she is not interested. Could be her loss, I don't know since I don't know either of you.

Duck_Riddell · Answer

Get it again cause you lost it. If its still wrong then dont worry about. you're too good for her

Anonymous · Answer

She might not have her number linked to her social media accounts, I don’t have my number connected to any of mine. Or she might have a different number linked to her socials.

luxxoxo · Answer

She just probably felt awkward when asked for her number that’s all

genericname85 · Answer

if she gives you a fake number, you take the hint and leave her alone xD

crossdressingrihno · Answer

Look for someone better more interesting and ignore her even if you got to see her everyday you can just ignore her and when you can't ignore her just give her the required amount of attention and nothing more

Whatever2929292 · Answer

She was just a coward and could not just say no she isn't interested.

boggboss · Answer

Could be a secret number that she dont have linked online mate

PatriceONeal · Answer

There's other girls and other numbers out there. Don't obsess over it like you are. Women can smell it a mile away.

RicFlair312 · Answer

One of life's tough lessons... you win some , you lose some... just keep trying with different females & get your Batting average back up... keep swinging

AndrewAzul · Answer

I'll will never understand these questions. I'm quite direct, if I ask for your number and you give me a number, if I am not sure about the number I'll ask about it.

GrapeApe98 · Answer

Bro, she's not interested in you. Just don't be an incel about it okay?

Anonymous · Answer

What now? Seriously? You don't know? It ain't the end of world you know.

Anonymous · Answer

i don't allow my number to be connected to my social media so my contacts can see it. so she probably has the same thing.

sage2021 · Answer

I don't have any social media accounts except for GaG. Maybe she doesn't either.

zagor · Answer

Not everyone uses social media accounts. Try CALLING the fucking number! If it's out of service or belongs to someone else, she blew you off.

normalice · Answer

Take the hint. She isn't into you and tried for the most face-saving method of explaining as much as is availible.

Jamesshinobi · Answer

send the fake number a dick pic and hope everythimg turns out ok.

Arwen06 · Answer

Ask her why she lied 😂

Jaleekk22 · Answer

Dude that does not necessary mean that she gave you fake number hell i use some of my social media with old phone numbers I just don’t update them sometimes

boobliker · Answer

not interested in you then just done it to get away

ManOnFire · Answer

I literally just wrote a Take about this. You have been bamboozled.

FilmGuy93 · Answer

It's possible that she didn't link her phone number to the accounts. If you see her every day, she probably wouldn't give you a fake number, dude.

Fuentes · Answer

? No I do not attach my accounts to my number except my snapshot lol

TrueConfection · Answer

You could ask her to text you her number.

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