Mobile number spoofing

Frozen_up_north

Scammers used to spoof UK landline numbers, now they use mobile numbers in an attempt to fool people, although I doubt many will be fooled by “bank security” calling from what looks like a mobile number (had that more than once).

On two occasions I have had a call from a stranger returning a missed call that I didn’t originate, suggesting my mobile number is being used by scammers.

Anyone else experienced strangers returning missed calls you haven’t made?

Ayr_Rage

It's been going on for years.

born_again

Frozen_up_north said:

Scammers used to spoof UK landline numbers, now they use mobile numbers in an attempt to fool people, although I doubt many will be fooled by “bank security” calling from what looks like a mobile number (had that more than once).

On two occasions I have had a call from a stranger returning a missed call that I didn’t originate, suggesting my mobile number is being used by scammers.

Anyone else experienced strangers returning missed calls you haven’t made?

You sure it is just not a scammer saying they are returning a missed call?

Frozen_up_north

The guy who called me yesterday sounded genuine, and was just as puzzled as me.

Grumpy_chap

Frozen_up_north said:

Anyone else experienced strangers returning missed calls you haven’t made?

Yes, it happened for a short period and then the scammers stopped spoofing with my number and moved onto the next number.
I don't think the scammers like to keep the same spoofed number as it prevents them being blocked / tracked

PHK

Grumpy_chap said:

Frozen_up_north said:

Anyone else experienced strangers returning missed calls you haven’t made?

Yes, it happened for a short period and then the scammers stopped spoofing with my number and moved onto the next number.
I don't think the scammers like to keep the same spoofed number as it prevents them being blocked / tracked

Yes, and most of the networks have put huge resources into blocking these.

Exemplar

Here's a link to the new Shake/ Stir protocols that will come to the UK at some point: STIR/SHAKEN - Wikipedia

The issue is that the scammers (mostly India) don't have to comply, but this will make it more difficult.