April Fools text prank: fake big news they scratch to reveal
The perfect April Fools prank happens by text. Your victim gets “I have big news for you! Scratch to find out”, exactly like a real announcement. They open the envelope, scratch the screen… and discover “I won the lottery… 3 bucks!”, with a big “GOTCHA!” stamp.
It's the “Fake announcement” 🐟 occasion on the Cardiboo machine: free, no account, ready in a minute.
Free, no sign-up. Cards and photos delete themselves after 90 days.
How to make it, step by step
- Open the machine on “Fake announcement” 🐟 with the button below (from March 20 to April 1, it even comes first).
- Pick the fake news to scratch from the list, or write your own.
- Type the name of the person you want to prank.
- Pull the lever for the animation, then write your message (“Admit it, you believed it…”).
- Send the link: the message looks exactly like real big news, nothing gives the joke away.
How the prank works
Until it is scratched, the card looks like real “Big news”: the envelope, the animation, then the ticket “Scratch to reveal the news ✨”. Once the screen is scratched, the fake news appears with the “GOTCHA!” stamp and a sad trombone, then your message shows up. A “💬 Reply on WhatsApp” button lets your victim answer… or start planning their revenge.
Fake news ideas (the harmless kind)
- “We adopted… a houseplant! 🌵”
- “I won the lottery… 3 bucks! 💸”
- “We're moving… the couch! 🛋️”
- “I found true love… it's melted cheese! 🧀”
- “I'm getting married… to my bed! 🛏️”
- “I got a promotion… on yogurt! 🥛”
- “I'm moving to the end of the world… the end of the garden! 🏕️”
- “We're expecting a happy event… the sales! 🛍️”
All of these are already in the machine. You can write your own too: just keep the punchline after the dots.
The rules of a good April Fools prank
- Keep it light: no fake news that could worry someone (health, an accident, a breakup, real money). The card reveals the joke right after scratching, but it's better not to scare anyone.
- Know your audience: the joke should make them laugh, not just you.
- Reveal fast: the “GOTCHA!” stamp does it for you, seconds after the reveal.
And the rest of the year?
The fake announcement works any day of the year for a simple joke between friends. In Spain and Latin America, the day for pranks is actually December 28, the Día de los Inocentes. For a joke without fake news, with a cream pie and a trap when it opens, try the funny ecard.
Frequently asked questions
Does the text message give the prank away?
No: it says “I have big news for you! Scratch to find out”, like a real announcement. The joke only appears when they scratch.
What if they really believe it?
The reveal comes right after scratching, with the “GOTCHA!” stamp. Pick news that cannot worry anyone, and everyone laughs.
Can I prank a whole group?
Yes, the same link can go to several people, for example in a group chat.
Is it free?
Yes, no account and no payment. The card deletes itself after 90 days.