A Mysterious Case of Wrong Numbers
A Canadian couple has been receiving a barrage of calls about a missing cat, despite not owning a cat. The couple, from British Columbia, has been fielding calls from strangers claiming to have found their cat and demanding money in return.
The Source of the Confusion
The couple’s phone number was printed on a T-shirt made by a clothing company based in Smithtown, NY. The T-shirt featured a poster of a lost cat, complete with the couple’s phone number. The company, Wisdumb, claimed that the use of a real number on the shirt was not intentional.
A Flood of Calls
The couple, Jonathan McCurrach and Natasha Lavoie, received numerous calls from people claiming to have found their cat. However, when they answered the calls, they were met with demands for money and claims that they had found the couple’s cat. The couple was baffled, as they do not own a cat. They have a pet mouse that stays at home.
Initial Thoughts of Fraud
At first, the couple thought that the calls were a scam. They believed that the callers were trying to commit fraud by claiming to have found a missing pet. However, as the calls continued, they began to investigate further.
Getting to the Bottom of the Mystery
After months of receiving calls, McCurrach finally asked one of the callers how they got his number. The caller explained that the number was printed on the T-shirt. The couple then contacted the clothing company, which apologized for the mistake but did not offer a sincere apology.
No Apology or Resolution
The couple is not satisfied with the company’s response and feels that they deserve compensation for the hassle caused by the clothing. Lavoie joked that she deserves a free T-shirt, and her partner agrees. The couple is not willing to change their phone number, which has a rare 604 area code, and instead plans to ignore the calls.
A Frustrating Experience
The experience has been frustrating for the couple, who have had to deal with numerous wrong numbers and demands for money. They hope that the company will take steps to prevent similar mistakes in the future. For now, they will continue to receive calls about a missing cat that they never owned.
