Google the phone number.
This scam strategy is referred to as neighbor spoofing.
Call the number thats calling you.
While you have the person on the line, call the number on another phone.
Call the company and confirm.
Do not use your phones automatic redial feature when doing this.
verify that youve found the official contact number for the company and dial it manually.
Use a who called me app.
Some might actually prefer to give you their real number if they need to stay in touch with you.
Avoid sharing personal or financial information.
Spoofing is frequently used by phone scammers who give a shot to steal your data.
Legit companies will very rarely ask for bank account or credit card numbers or your Social Security number.
Dont send money to spoof callers.
In general, you shouldnt send money to anyone that calls you on the phone.
If someone says you owe money, hang up and dial the companys official contact number to confirm.
If a number continues to call you, block it.
Even if the spoofed phone number is robocalling you, you’re able to still block robocalls.
Dont reply to texts.
Simply delete the message andblock the spoofed number.
Are Spoofed Phone Calls Illegal?
Using phone spoofing in this way is completely legal even though it is technically misleading.
