Unsuspecting Father falls Victim to Offspring Scam
A father, and resident of Eagle Mountain, returned home from work on Wednesday, April 1st just like any other day, but this day was to be far from ordinary.
"I knew the kids were in trouble the moment I walked in the door. They were both sitting in 'time out' chairs and neither looked very happy. I didn't see the wounds until I got closer."
What Ryan Gifford, the father of the children, didn't know was that it was all a ruse.
"I told him the boys had gotten into a fight. I told him Carter had cut Matt's face with his pocket knife and Matt had punched Carter in the face in retaliation." The boy's mother laughingly told reporters.
But the Father was far from laughing. Witnesses, including the children's grandparents, say he was "deeply concerned" and his reaction was one of shock and anger.
"He was really mad at us." Carter Gifford, one of the children sheepishly explained. "He told me I couldn't have a pocket knife anymore. He thought Matt was going to have to get stitches."
The game was soon revealed, however, and all involved had a good laugh. Even the dad.
"They got me." He admitted. "They really got me."
