I received a call yesterday from a number I thought I had seen before that was a telemarketer. They called twice and left a message the second time that said “Stop calling me. I’m going to report you. Remove my number from your list.” The woman sounded upset.
So – I called her. An odd thing to do since she said “stop calling” but I hadn’t called her so wanted to see what she was talking about.
Come to find out the woman has been getting 6 calls or so a day from “my” number from telemarketers and collection agencies. She was so frustrated and didn’t know why they kept calling her.
I later found out that people can use other phone numbers besides their own to show up on someone’s caller id. It’s called spoofing and they even have apps for it. Â What an unfortunate thing to have in our world ~ another tool for deception and pranks.
Bottom line: the number you see on your caller id may not be the number that’s actually calling you. You might be “spoofed.” So if someone calls you upset because they think you’ve been calling them, keep this in mind and be gentle with them. Â Imagine how frustrating this can be.
I was able to calm this woman down and we talked for awhile. I’m thankful the situation worked itself out but imagine if I had reacted with an angry tone. Â We both would have been upset and for no good reason.
Spoofing ~ man’s NOT best friend.
