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To: Barney who wrote (32900)1/12/2005 1:26:10 PM
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Wrong number leads to heavy breathing
Published: January 12, 2005, 9:09 AM PST
By Reuters

Oklahoma highway users trying to call the state about electronic payment passes were mistakenly directed to a sex hotline.

In a letter sent to 41,000 people, Oklahoma Transportation Authority spokeswoman Brigette Berglan said the state's turnpike authority had made an error. One digit was wrong in the telephone number for callers seeking advice on how to deal with toll gate payments.

Instead, they found themselves calling a sex line where they could speak with "exciting people," such as lonely housewives, students and fantasy girls, for $2.99 a minute.

"We're not that exciting here at the authority," Berglan said. "We prefer to think of ourselves as helpful."

Those who received the incorrect notice were sent a postcard with the correct number.

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