Are you looking to have a little fun and prank your friends? In today’s digital age, you don’t have to bother with face-to-face interactions to spook them. Simply grab your smartphone and dive into these 11 clever ways to creep out your friends over text messages.

1. Anonymity is Key: Use a texting app that allows you to send a message from an anonymous number. Start by sending vague messages that suggest you know some private information about them.

2. The Ghost Text: Craft messages as if they are coming from someone who has passed away. Research some details about the person and subtly incorporate them into the conversation for extra creepiness.

3. Chain Messages: Although they may seem old-fashioned, chain messages can still unnerve recipients. Send a chilling story with the demand to pass it on, warning about dire consequences if they don’t comply.

4. “You Can’t See Me”: Snap a picture of their house from across the street and send it without any context. Watch their paranoia ensue as they wonder who could have taken the photo.

5. Make It Personal: Send strange texts that allude to one of their fears or deepest secrets. The shock of having their private thoughts exposed will leave them spooked.

6. Lost Phone Paranoia: Pretend you found their phone on the ground and ask for personal details in order to verify their identity and return it.

7. Mysterious Countdown: Initiate a countdown without giving any explanation by sending numbers like “10” then “9” every few minutes, watching as panic sets in when they can’t figure out what’s happening.

8. Cryptic Songs: Text random lyrics from eerie songs like ‘Radiohead’s’ “Creep,” ensuring that each message is unsettling on its own while hinting at some deeper meaning.

9. Apparently Haunted Typing: Fake a conversation with your friend’s autocorrect by sending obscure, nonsensical texts that seem like someone or something else is typing on their behalf.

10. Creepy Confessions: Begin texting sporadic confessions, loaded with suspense and mystery. For example, “I’ve never told anyone this, but sometimes I see faces in the shadows.”

11. The 3 a.m. Call: Set an alarm for the middle of the night and dial your unsuspecting friend. Give them the ultimate scare by keeping your phone on mute or whispering creepy phrases.

Remember, the goal is to have fun and scare your friends harmlessly. Always consider how well your friend handles pranks before executing any of these ideas. Happy texting!