I Got Spoofed!

[Sandtrap328]

I just got "spoofed" a few minutes ago. My telephone rang and the Caller ID showed my name and phone number! I answered it and it was some credit company robocall that started off they were calling about one of my credit cards that didn't have a problem- but they would show me how to get a lower rate. Then, the robot call hung up.

Normally I do not answer the phone if the Caller ID shows a number I do not recognize but my own number?

It must be illegal for a company to spoof your own number but since they do not say who they are specifically, who can you complain to?

Has this happened to anyone else?

[graciegirl]

No...but we got a call from all 0's the other day.

[sandybill2]

Happened to me a couple of months ago---- I always check the caller's number---took a few minutes to register that it was our phone number. I answered and then promptly hung up when I didn't get an immediate hello. Don't know how they do that but there is an "app" for everything. Right now, the IRS keeps calling us--sounds like we might be in prison soon! They actually leave a message on our machine----telling us we are in "trouble."------Too funny!

[jjdees]

I'm receiving emails from myself. I've been trying to figure out how someone can send or at the least attach my email address to their outgoing message to me. So far no luck. This has been going on for a couple of months.

[Lovey2]

I got a call again today from a Credit card company offering to lower my interest rate. I stayed on the line this time to inquire which card they were talking about. He couldn't give me any specific info so I informed him we don't carry balances so a lower rate doesn't interest (see what I did there?) me! I asked him to take my number off his call list. Imagine my shock when he said "you know, you don't get anything for nothing, and are you willing to pay the $690 for removing your name?" WHAT? I don't owe anyone $690, said I. And again he told me that was the charge for removing my name. So...not only don't I remember, but I could hardly type what I said next...it went something like this "&&%$##!!!! $$#%%**, you get my drift. So much for the no call list. I know Centurylink has a service to which you can add the most annoying callers to and they will block them, but I'm not sure if there's a charge for that, so back to my pick up and hang up routine, I guess. Silly me for even trying.

[Jima64]

I just got "spoofed" a few minutes ago. My telephone rang and the Caller ID showed my name and phone number! I answered it and it was some credit company robocall that started off they were calling about one of my credit cards that didn't have a problem- but they would show me how to get a lower rate. Then, the robot call hung up.

Normally I do not answer the phone if the Caller ID shows a number I do not recognize but my own number?

It must be illegal for a company to spoof your own number but since they do not say who they are specifically, who can you complain to?

Has this happened to anyone else?

I never pick up the phone unless the call is from my only surviving sibling. My ex employer knew I would return any calls that might concern work. So even if I got a call from my own number I would know something is wrong with the call. I have been googling a lot of calls that have been routed through India even though they show a local number. In the job market there are jobs listed as Customer Service dealing with health care and other at home schemes that just use your number and have you deal with people. Bottom line they are all scams. We just got warnings about the IRS never calling about tax problems as they will do it through the mail.

[zcaveman]

I just ignore them. Caller-ID is wonderful for calls like that.

Z

[villagetinker]

I'm receiving emails from myself. I've been trying to figure out how someone can send or at the least attach my email address to their outgoing message to me. So far no luck. This has been going on for a couple of months.

If you use an email program like Outlook that downloads your mail, it is typically possible to view the header. This has a lot of information about who is sending the email. If the email hints at anything illegal, then you should contact the police and get them copies of the emails, and they may be able to trace.
If you just look at your mail like Comcast, then you may have to contact them to be able to see the header info.
I am sure the local computer club, or the connected villager club could provide a lot more information if this is bothering you.
One other item you should have your computer checked for virus, malware, etc, it is possible that some software is actually on your PC sending the emails outs to everyone on your email list, including yourself.
Hope this helps.

[Skip]

You can stop just about all robocalls and calls from 000-000-0000 and even "yourself" by getting a Call Blocker. Works great. They get disconnected when they call you.

Skip

[jnieman]

I get that same call every couple of weeks. I block the number on my Iphone. A couple of weeks go by and they call from a different number with the same recording.

[CFrance]

Just don't answer the @#$%^&* phone unless you know who's calling. And if it says it's you calling, don't answer that either, because you can be sure it's not you calling you!

[Jima64]

Just don't answer the @#$%^&* phone unless you know who's calling. And if it says it's you calling, don't answer that either, because you can be sure it's not you calling you!

I just love your answer. True and to the point. Especially if you are calling you.

[The Buckeyes]

I usually inform the caller that I am registered on the US Government do not call list. I have captured heir number and if they do not remove my number from their list and call again, they will be reported and fined up to 250k. Then I end the conversation with the ball is in your court and hang up. Usually works.

[Bryan]

According to the latest survey from Pindrop Security, a nationally recognized phone security company, there are over 86 Million scam phone calls made per month in the United States. They estimate 1 in every 2200 calls is a scam. Phone scams are the biggest scam in the USA today. Anyone who relies totally on caller ID to screen their incoming calls is asking for trouble. Your best defense is common sense - don't answer or hand up.

[Uberschaf]

If you are receiving emails from yourself,your email password has been hacked.Change it.

[rubicon]

I just got "spoofed" a few minutes ago. My telephone rang and the Caller ID showed my name and phone number! I answered it and it was some credit company robocall that started off they were calling about one of my credit cards that didn't have a problem- but they would show me how to get a lower rate. Then, the robot call hung up.

Normally I do not answer the phone if the Caller ID shows a number I do not recognize but my own number?

It must be illegal for a company to spoof your own number but since they do not say who they are specifically, who can you complain to?

Has this happened to anyone else?

happened to me last week but I didn't pick up love called ID and also have a phone that blocks 250 callers

[Lovey2]

I usually inform the caller that I am registered on the US Government do not call list. I have captured heir number and if they do not remove my number from their list and call again, they will be reported and fined up to 250k. Then I end the conversation with the ball is in your court and hang up. Usually works.

Kinda exactly what I tried. This guy just didn't care. That list is useless. I am registered and always have been.

[gap2415]

We answer unknown n calls with, "this call is being monitored by police"....if it is a legitimate call but not on our list, it's never a problem.

[Pa & Giggi]

We never picked up the phone when it rang unless we knew who was calling, but THOSE calls were so annoying calling at all hours starting around 8:00 in the morning until 9:00 or so at night. I then saw on a morning new show about NOMOREROBO (not sure about the spelling) and googled the site. It is free, so I added my phone number and 99% of the phone calls never make it to my house. I don't know how they do it, but they do. The first week we did hear the phone ring twice as though the calls were being rerouted.

If your phone service company is not on the NOMOREROBO list (Comcast is) just don't pick up the phone or block the number. If I would get really annoyed with a caller who kept on calling repeatedly I just took out my Comcast instruction booklet given to me when they installed my phone/TV/computer and flipped to the page on block call. Now, I don't need to resort to blocking anymore, but its good to know it's there.

[bluedivergirl]

You can stop just about all robocalls and calls from 000-000-0000 and even "yourself" by getting a Call Blocker. Works great. They get disconnected when they call you.

Skip

It does help, but they can change phone numbers so quickly you can't keep up. US Pharmacy is determined to make us customers. I've said some very unladylike things to them :cus: and then put them into call block. Three days later they're back with another number.

Thanks for the 000 reminder ~ I don't think I put that in.

[mtdjed]

I have reported scams to Police up north and was told they do not follow up on them as tracing the calls is the same with them as for us.

Also on the do not call list but the only thing that stops is legitimate companies and not the scammers.

[cquick]

Right now, the IRS keeps calling us--sounds like we might be in prison soon! They actually leave a message on our machine----telling us we are in "trouble."------Too funny!

Yes, we'll be joining you in prison. The IRS is getting ready to send us there according the the messages left on my phone, too.

[Rango]

I'm receiving emails from myself. I've been trying to figure out how someone can send or at the least attach my email address to their outgoing message to me. So far no luck. This has been going on for a couple of months.

Maybe you should change your email password.

[SouthOfTheBorder]

I'm receiving emails from myself. I've been trying to figure out how someone can send or at the least attach my email address to their outgoing message to me. So far no luck. This has been going on for a couple of months.

There are many good business reasons to send out batches of emails that contain different “FROM” email addresses. It is very easy to do using various scripting (programming) languages. During my professional career I have written hundreds of scripts to do just that.

To keep on the original topic, it is also very easy to mask originating phone numbers using scripts. Especially when the phone call, or part of it, is using VOIP.

Both of these techniques are part of Chapter One in SCAMMERS FOR DUMMIES. ;)

As others have said if you suspect something that does not seem right with your email account immediately change your password.

Don

[sandybill2]

[QUOTE=cquick;1100374]Yes, we'll be joining you in prison. The IRS is getting ready to send us there according the the messages left on my phone, too.[/QUOTE


Let us know what happens----we will definitely have to have a "meet and greet"---prior to our incarceration------would be nice to know someone prior to----

[Cedwards38]

Frankly, I just don't answer any calls at all anymore unless I recognize the number. Whoever else calls can leave a message..........or not. Most don't.

[2BNTV]

I received one and only picked it up as my son is the same name.

Normally, I let called ID do my dirty work and if I pick up a telemarketing call, I immediately hang-up, as I am not interested in their baloney.

Nuff said.........

[Justus]

Frankly, I just don't answer any calls at all anymore unless I recognize the number. Whoever else calls can leave a message..........or not. Most don't.

Ditto!