It's common to dial or text the wrong number accidentally. But for one social media user, a wrong number led to a moment of panic. The incident, shared by the Gulfport Police Department in Mississippi, has gone viral. A screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation between a young man and a police officer, where the man mistakes the officer for his friend, has become a source of amusement online.

The young man was texting his friend about getting drugs but accidentally sent the message to a police officer. According to reports, after a brief conversation, the officer sent him a selfie, leaving the man speechless.

The Gulfport Police Department shared a screenshot of the conversation on their Facebook page with the caption, "From now on, double-check the number before texting. Last week, a young man started a conversation with a police officer after 10 pm, but it ended pretty quickly."

Highlights of the Viral Chat...

Unknown: Yo

Officer: Sup

Unknown: What are you doing?

Officer: Chilling, you?

Unknown: Wanna drink?

Officer': Drink?

Unknown: I have some (fire emoji gas pump emoji).

Officer: I don't think I can drink with you.

Unknown: Bro, we always drink together.

Officer; I think you have the wrong number.

Unknown: Stop joking, bro.

Officer: (Sends a selfie) Without a hat.

The police department's post is going viral on social media, giving users a good laugh. Sharing the WhatsApp screenshot, the Gulfport Police wrote, "Pro tip: Before sending a message, double-check the number."