When was the text message prank invented? We wouldn’t be surprised if it was immediately after the service was invented. Humans have been pranking each other ever since the dawn of civilization.However, with text messaging increasingly becoming the most common way in which people communicate, it’s no wonder that it’s become the best way to prank your friends and family. We’ve scoured the internet to find some of the best pranks out there and we know you’re going to love them.