Have you gotten a call lately that looked like it was from your area only to hear a telemarketer on the other end when you answer? Most likely, you have. This is called neighbor spoofing, and it is one of the latest tricks robocallers use to get around call blocking software.
Neighbor Spoofing Defined
Neighbor spoofing is a form of caller ID spoofing used by telemarketers, scammers, and robocallers. Neighbor spoofing uses auto-dialing and VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) services to send unsolicited phone calls with an outgoing Caller ID that closely matches your area code and phone number.
By matching their caller ID as closely as possible to the phone number they are placing the call to, spammers can trick more of their targets into answering the phone.
Some of these robocallers spoof phone numbers associated with the IRS. If your phone has name plus caller ID, then you are likely to answer. The callers then try to extort money from you for taxes you don't owe. Beware that the IRS will never call to try to collect money.
What to Do
Unfortunately, there isn't a great deal that can be done unless you invest in a paid app for your smartphone. The best approach is not to answer any call from a number you don't recognize. Robocallers normally won't leave voicemail because of he possibility that the call might be traced. If the call is important, then the caller likely will leave a voicemail.
Remember that if you do happen to answer a spoofed robocall, don't engage. No matter how angry you may be, hang up immediately.
We will keep you posted with developments on this front as they unfold.
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