While caller ID spoofing is not illegal, its use could lead to serious scams and identity fraud and is more dangerous than e-mail spoofing, said Sophos executive. In an e-mail interview with ZDNet ...

In a February 2, 2023, article titled “USPTO warns of new spoofing scam targeting trademark owners,” we warned you about a spoofing tactic where scammers were calling trademark owners using “spoofing” ...

When I called the FBI field offices, the agents were also mindful to tell me that it's not the technology that is illegal but the acts. President Obama signed the Caller ID Act of 2009 into public law ...

The FCC on Tuesday gave wireless carriers until next summer to implement a system designed to prevent caller ID spoofing. The goal is blocking phone scammers from using fake caller ID information to ...

As technology advances, scams are becoming quite sophisticated. One of the latest threats is AI voice cloning which a malicious party can use to make it seem like they have a loved one held hostage.

Real numbers only, please. The House and Senate have now passed legislation prohibiting anyone from altering their Caller ID information in order to "defraud or deceive." ...

It’s not me mounting the defense, mind you. However, I thought it worth noting that a pair of recent columns — “Confessions of a Caller-ID spoofer” and “Caller-ID spoofing burns fire equipment company ...

BOISE, Idaho — Idaho State Police (ISP) is warning the public of a phone scam hitting the Gem State. The spoofing scam involves using a fake caller ID to impersonate ISP Captains or other personnel.

HOUSTON — You can fall victim to a phone scam even if you never answer the phone. Through “phone spoofing," criminals are able to use your phone number without your knowledge to prey on other victims.

EASTON, Pa. - The Easton Police Department has been alerted to a phone spoof that identifies a caller using the police department's phone number, 610-250-2282. Police say the scammers ask for money, ...