Tag: spam

How to Identify if Someone is Calling You From a Spoofed Phone Number or Fake Caller ID

How to Identify if Someone is Calling You From a Spoofed Phone Number or Fake Caller ID

What is Caller ID Spoofing? Caller ID Spoofing is when you receive a phone call or text message from a phone number which is different from the number that is making the call or text. Normally this results in the Caller ID of the incoming call appearing to be a local number, or maybe even someone you know, but the reality is that the person calling you could be very far away, and isn't calling from that number at all. Since the person making the call can change what number appears as their…continue reading →
Method: How to Find the Name Behind a Skype Phone Number

Method: How to Find the Name Behind a Skype Phone Number

Skype is a popular program that people use to communicate back and forth with a custom phone number that they choose once they create an account. In most situations, people use Skype to communicate with friends and family, but occasionally people will use Skype to spam you with overseas telemarketing opportunities due to the ease of use and also due to the numbers being recyclable if they use multiple accounts. There is a max of 10 phone numbers that you can have on a single Skype account, so a spammer can go through all…continue reading →

Review: CPR Call Blocker V108

The CPR Call Blocker V108 is designed to block all unwanted calls from telemarketers, solicitors, credit card companies, political calls or any other type of unwanted callers. It is able to block up to 1000 different numbers, and is pre programmed with 200 already blocked numbers known by the Call Prevention Agency as spam phone numbers. With the ability to block international, private, and area codes this device will successfully do its job. This device does not come equipped with a screen, but just a "Block Now" button located on the top of the device. Simple…continue reading →
How to Block Telemarketing Calls – Canada Method

How to Block Telemarketing Calls – Canada Method

For the American guide on how to register for the USA Do Not Call List, click here.  Canadians need to make sure their numbers aren't being used for marketing too. In this guide we will show you how you can remove your number from telemarketing calls and other marketing calls that you may be receiving. In order to stop these annoying calls, we will be using the opt out method at the Canadian Do Not Call List (DNCL). Keep in mind that this will not guarantee that you won't receive marketing calls, telemarketers that do not…continue reading →
How to Prevent Marketing Phone Calls – Do Not Call Registry

How to Prevent Marketing Phone Calls – Do Not Call Registry

The National Do Not Call Registry is available for all USA citizens, where you can enter your phone number and opt-out of telemarketing phone calls. It is managed by the FTC (Federal Trade Commission), a government organization that deal with all types of consumer privacy and safety issues. Keep in mind that this will not totally end the marketing calls you receive, but it should be able to limit the calls you receive down to a minimum. The amount of time between entering your phone number with the list and when telemarketers will…continue reading →