Alibis, Fake Phone Numbers, and Escape-A-Date Services...

Let me first say, this is not an advertisement and most definitely not an endorsement… So much so, I am not even going to mention the web address. In fact, after seeing the website where these services are offered, I truly thought it was a parody itself! But no, it is not. It is the real deal (proofed by an article after a journalist followed 2 different “customers” of this site) so… let me detail the possible services you may use of this company:

If you are looking for a way to skip out of town for a while and have a “company” back up your sorry lies, this company will provide you with a fake airline confirmation to a city of your choice, a fake hotel confirmation, a fake car rental confirmation, a fake phone number for a hotel for those to call you at, a fake area code (to make people think you are in Indianapolis when you are actually in Vegas), and did I mention the fake seminar? Maybe all you want is a fake “buddy” to take messages for you. Or do you want to “customize” your alibi so you can go about your sleezy business? Do you want an oversees phone number to call from (when you are actually in Indianapolis) or an oversees email server? How about a fake job (full-time or part-time of course)? Wanna buy something on the down-low?

Yes, all of these services can be yours for the low price of $75 - $175 (sometimes only $35 or sometimes even more!). Yes, this is a service that is available. As sad as it may be, they also offer these services:

Rescue Call Service – (for this service I will include a quote from their website) “The phone call from us to help you escape any situations such as dull meetings, unnecessary commitments, or other circumstances that need to be cut short or suspended. This is a way to wiggle out of any uncomfortable encounter. Just let us know what time & at what telephone number you would like to receive an important phone call. And to give more validity we offer a service that would allow you to have any phone number that you choose to appear on your caller id. This is a perfect way out of any situation. We call anywhere, anytime, anyone you designate. We communicate to them any information you desire. For example, you may find yourself in a situation where for whatever reason, you have made an appointment that you now wish to cancel. Instead of revealing the real reason you want to cancel, you can use a harmless excuse. (e.g. we place a call to the intended party and convey to them any information you choose). Engaging an impromptu deceiver is also less risky than dragging a friend into a ruse. We also can help you select an appropriate alibi. When desired, we can include in the call suitable background noises to give it greater authenticity.”

Escape-A-Date Service – Very similar to Rescue Call Service, only for those awkward dates with dudes named Charley! “Our service allows you to set-up a save me from my date phone call at a predetermined time. In this way, we will call you at the time you wish and if your date is not going that great, we will set the tone for an immediate getaway.”

Yes, this takes the cake… So sad (but yet kinda funny)! I guess it proves the adage – with the Internet, you too can start a worthless business! Me? I would just take an alibi bean!

More worthless words (and businesses) later…