Caller ID does not always do its job of alerting recipients of phony numbers.
The Federal Communications Commission warns of caller ID "spoofing" that can make nefarious incoming calls appear to come from a bank, charity or government agency.
Crooks can manipulate caller ID to try to trick people into revealing personal information. But people who want to remain anonymous can turn caller ID off to block their names and the source of calls they are placing.
2 comments:
Did you report the one you got Joe?
The FCC wants to know about ID spoofers. Complaints can be filed online at http://www.fcc.gov/complaints or over the phone. Call 1-888-CALL-FCC.
I would if I were Joe.
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