Robo-call I just received
Jun 1, 2018 15:56:59 #
"This is an emergency call from Microsoft. Your Windows license key has expired..." 
DON'T fall for it if you get the call!
DON'T fall for it if you get the call!
Jun 1, 2018 16:01:52 #
Longshadow wrote:
"This is an emergency call from Microsoft. Your Windows license key has expired..."
DON'T fall for it if you get the call!
DON'T fall for it if you get the call!
I've gotten three robocalls in the last two days saying my Apple iCloud account has been hacked. And I have NoMoRobo, which they managed to get through.
Jun 1, 2018 16:06:07 #
Post the number so everyone can add it to their blocked number list and add ti NoMoRobo
Jun 1, 2018 16:08:58 #
JohnSwanda wrote:
I've gotten three robocalls in the last two days saying my Apple iCloud account has been hacked. And I have NoMoRobo, which they managed to get through.
They don't have to get through NOMOROBO. For the past several months spoofing has grown. I now get calls from local numbers via this method. I have even received calls from my own phone showing up on 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.
Jun 1, 2018 16:13:42 #
I think most of the calls now are originating via VOIP, which is harder to trace.
I wonder if the calling number is easier to spoof this way.
(My house phone does not have caller ID.)
I wonder if the calling number is easier to spoof this way.
(My house phone does not have caller ID.)
Jun 1, 2018 16:24:23 #
I just heard on the news this morning that our only hope is to not answer the call ... ! They stated that if we pick up they know that is it an active number and will keep calling.
Jun 1, 2018 16:30:58 #
RLSeipleSr wrote:
I just heard on the news this morning that our only home is to not answer the call ... ! They stated that if we pick up they know that is it an active number and will keep calling.
Same if an answering machine takes it. I just hang up.
Jun 1, 2018 16:45:28 #
Longshadow wrote:
I think most of the calls now are originating via VOIP, which is harder to trace.
I wonder if the calling number is easier to spoof this way.
(My house phone does not have caller ID.)
I wonder if the calling number is easier to spoof this way.
(My house phone does not have caller ID.)
VOIP would not be a viable method for robocalls. There was a special on national news a couple months back and spoofing is the biggest issue. The phone companies are not interested in stopping this or it would not be taking place. Follow the money...
Jun 1, 2018 17:03:52 #
DaveO wrote:
VOIP would not be a viable method for robocalls. There was a special on national news a couple months back and spoofing is the biggest issue. The phone companies are not interested in stopping this or it would not be taking place. Follow the money...
Jun 1, 2018 18:00:25 #
We have no home phone, no need for one. I have a cell phone and my wife has a cell phone. If we don't recognize the caller, it goes to voice mail. If it's important they will leave a message. If the message is garbage, it's real easy to enter 337.
Jun 1, 2018 20:12:51 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
... If the message is garbage, it's real easy to enter 337.
This is the first I've heard of that. What does 337 do for you?
Jun 1, 2018 22:26:27 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
This is the first I've heard of that. What does 337 do for you?
On my Verizon cell phone, when listening to voice mail, entering 33 will end the message and 7 will delete it. So, if I'm playing back a saved message and type in 337, the message is gone.
Jun 2, 2018 07:32:50 #
Guess I should try to find the phone manual so I can actually read it sometime.
Jun 2, 2018 19:25:14 #
I DON'T ANSWER IF THEY ARE NOT ON MY PHONE. IF IT IS IMPORTANT LEAVE A MESSAGE.
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