Is Number Spoofing Illegal?

Is Number Spoofing Illegal?

If you’ve ever gotten a call from a number suspiciously similar to your own, you’ve probably been the victim of number spoofing. Technology has made it easier than ever for criminals to disguise their numbers so they can trick you into picking it up...

What’s the deal with TRACED and STIR/SHAKEN?

There’s a lot of buzz surrounding scam and robocalls around Washington lately, with overwhelming support in the Senate for the recently passed TRACED Act, the FCC moving forward with STIR/SHAKEN requirements as well as the important declaratory ruling this week...
Carriers Can Auto-Block Unwanted Calls – Now What?

Carriers Can Auto-Block Unwanted Calls – Now What?

Earlier this month, the FCC voted to let phone carriers block unwanted robocalls by default – customers can now be signed up for blocking services automatically and “opt-out” if they so choose. We wrote about the ruling a few weeks ago if you want to...
Scam Alert: Ignore these church calls

Scam Alert: Ignore these church calls

Charity scams are nothing new, and if you’ve received a call from a local pastor lately asking for money, just consider it another one from the growing list. Even though it seems like these scams and warnings are never-ending, we still want to make sure we let you...