Consumer Alert: Protect Yourself Against 'Neighbor Spoofing', Scam Callers Placing Phone Calls That Appear To Be Local

The Federal Communications Commission is warning consumers about “neighbor spoofing” scams where thieves manipulate caller ID information in ways that make calls appear to have been placed locally. In general, scammers use such spoofing to increase the likelihood that consumers pick up
the phone and to increase the consumer’s trust in the call.

Consumer Tips:

• Be Aware: Caller ID showing a “local” number no longer means it is necessarily a local caller.
• Don’t answer calls from unknown numbers.
• Don’t provide any personal information to callers.
• Review call blocking tools provided by your phone company or 3rd party app developers
• File a complaint with the FCC.