What Is A Spam Call?
A spam call refers to any unwanted call made to a vast amount of people, for the purposes of advertising, phishing, spreading malware, and fraud. Carriers attempt to flag and block incoming spam calls; however, spammers often use tactics to try to bypass detection. Callers may block spam calls that they receive.
Is Caller ID Spoofing Different Than Spam?
Caller ID spoofing is a tactic of spammers that involves:
Intentionally changing the Caller ID to mask the actual number
Spoofed numbers that often look familiar or legitimate
Spoofing is illegal if the intent is to defraud; it is legal if there is a legitimate reason to hide info, such as by a law enforcement agency
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