Callers dialing a number seen on California's Affordable Care Act Health Exchange website heard sexy talk. Obviously a bureaucratic SNAFU.
But, the government has a history of SNAFUs:
1. In 2008 a phone line was set up by U.S. Department of Fish & Wildlife, in order for Americans to purchase a stamp that would allow them to hunt ducks during the upcoming season. A card provided listed two numbers where the stamps could be purchased. The first number listed was 1-800-STAMP24. But, due to a printing error, the alternative number to call if that number was busy was listed as 1-800-TRAMP24. While the duck stamps cost $15 a piece, when duck hunters called the number listed they were offered a far better deal. For only $1.99 a minute a recorded message offered callers the opportunity to "..talk to the girls that turn you on." WHAT A DEAL!! Interestingly enough, in a rare display of federal government frugality, the fish and wildlife people decided that it would be too expensive to reprint the cards with the correct number - and let duck hunting enthusiasts figure it out for themselves for the remainder of the season.
2. In 2012, Florida Governor Rick Scott directed Floridians to call the state's Department of Health if the wanted information about a fungal meningitis outbreak. During his announcement, Scott inadvertently gave out the wrong number which led callers to an automated message featuring a sultry young female who said "Hello boys; thank you for calling me on my anniversary," and then directed the concerned citizens to a menu featuring a host of "naughty options." It is unclear whether the young girl featured in the recording had fungal meningitis. But, it's pretty likely.
3. In Florida, a year later, deputies in Lake County printed up a brochure that listed the rights of victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. It also provided an emergency hotline number, which directed people to a sex line instead. When dialed, a recorded message said, "Welcome to America's hottest talk line.
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