Yahoo: CSU police: Caller spoofed 491 prefix, claimed to be immigration authority Lawrence police are cautioning citizens after a woman received a threatening phone call that appeared to come from her relative’s number but turned out to be spoofed.The caller demanded money and ... Berkshire Eagle: Berkshire police departments warn of 'spoofed' phone calls appearing to be from police. Here's how to protect yourself If you received a phone call appearing to be from the Adams Police Department claiming it had a warrant for your arrest, it was a scam in which the caller "spoofed" its number, the department warned ...

Understanding the Context

Berkshire police departments warn of 'spoofed' phone calls appearing to be from police. Here's how to protect yourself DENVER (KDVR) — The Colorado State University Police Department is warning community members of calls spoofing the CSU 491 prefix and pretending to be immigration authorities. Spoofing refers to ... WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.

Key Insights

- Spoof phone calls are becoming more and more common. It happens when someone changes their caller ID to a different number, trying to trick you into answering. It's a tactic ... BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Burke County officials are warning residents about an increase in scam phone calls that appear to originate from the Burke County 911 Center.

Final Thoughts

The scam calls utilize a technique ...