A few years ago, we wrote about a quirky internet trend where people were texting their “number neighbors” — those whose phone numbers differ from theirs by just one digit. It was a fun way to connect with strangers and see what kind of unexpected replies might pop up.

But sometimes, having a number neighbor isn’t that nice. Reddit user Zerothreeonethree shared a story on r/MaliciousCompliance about how a small local business got stuck with answering a never-ending barrage of calls that were actually meant for the new doctor’s office.

What started as a minor annoyance quickly turned into something completely unbearable.

When you have your own business, there’s never enough time for everything that needs your attention

And when your phone won’t stop ringing, there’s even less

People st

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