Caller ID Spoofing

We would like to remind residents that "caller ID spoofing" is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity.  Scammers often use what is called neighbor spoofing so it appears that an incoming call is coming from a local number, or spoof a number from a company or a government agency that you may already know and trust (e.g., City of Hurley).  When you answer, they use scam scripts in an attempt to steal your money or valuable personal information.  

 

To learn more about Caller ID Spoofing or if you think you've been a victim of a scam you can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov/calls.