Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by consumers.
Skip to Main ContentThe payment for your account couldn't be processed or you've canceled your account with us.
Re-activate
"Caller ID spoofing" is a cute name for a scam that's anything but: Several states, including Arkansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Pennsylvania, have warned consumers about the practice.
What it is. You check caller ID before taking a call, but the caller isn't the person or company who's listed.
How it works. Caller ID spoofers log onto one of several websites, create an account by paying a small fee, and enter a name and number they want to pretend to be calling from—a bank or credit-card company, for instance. The phone network then displays that information on a recipient's caller ID.
What to do. Never give personal information over the phone, and if someone claiming to be from a financial institution calls and asks for personal data, hang up, call the correct company number, and let a rep know what happened.
WASHING MACHINE REVIEWS
GENERATOR REVIEWS
Build & Buy Car Buying Service
Save thousands off MSRP with upfront dealer pricing information and a transparent car buying experience.
Get Ratings on the go and compare
while you shop
