A Gulfport, Mississippi, police officer has become a social media sensation after a funny text exchange with a stranger took an unexpected turn. The Gulfport Police Department shared the amusing interaction, which unfolded on Friday night, and it quickly captured the internet’s attention.
The story began when a person accidentally texted the officer, who was mistaken for a friend.The message started innocently enough with, “Chillin, hbu [how about you],” to which the officer responded. But things took a humorous twist when the individual asked, “Wanna smoke.”
The officer’s response was both clever and professional: “I don’t think I’m going to be able to smoke with you.” Despite the hint, the texter was persistent, writing, “Bruh, we smoke all the time.”

Realizing the mistake, the officer gently pointed out the mix-up but didn’t leave it at that. Instead, he sent a selfie holding his police badge with the caption, “No cap [lie or joke].” The photo was a humorous way to clarify the situation and add a touch of levity.

The Gulfport Police Department shared the exchange on Facebook, offering some playful advice: “Pro tip: Before you send the text, double-check the number. Nothing like a wrong number text to really spice up someone’s day.”
The post quickly went viral, with reactions pouring in from around the internet. One user commented, “Literally, I would’ve changed my number THAT MOMENT!!!” while another added, “The [way] I would have thrown my phone across the room when I got that picture! I would have been scared to pick it back up for the rest of the day! I’m second-hand embarrassed for this person.”