What is Calling Line ID Spoofing?

Modified on Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 5:50 PM

Caller ID "spoofing" occurs when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your Caller ID display to disguise their identity. Spoofing is often used as part of an attempt to trick someone into giving away valuable personal information so it can be used in fraudulent activity or sold illegally.  U.S. law and FCC rules prohibit most types of spoofing.


For more information about Calling Line ID Spoofing, follow the link below.


Source: https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us/articles/202654304-Spoofing-and-Caller-ID


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