Calls From Your Own Number
Getting a call from your own number? This is why. Imagine your phone rings and its your own number calling. Weird, right? But this isnt just a glitch its a scam.
It is generally a good idea not to answer a phone call that appears to be from your own phone number. There is typically no legitimate reason for a person to receive such a call, and by answering, the scam artist is notified that your number is active, often leading to more scam calls. Key Takeaways Your own number might be calling you because of a glitch in your phone or network.
Check for call forwarding, voicemail, or apps that might be causing the issue. If its a scam, dont answerjust block the number. Factory resetting your phone can sometimes fix the problem.
If you have a landline, you may have experienced lots of spam calls some appearing to be your own phone number. Here's what you can do. This time, theyre sending spam texts to you from your own phone number.
Theyve changed (spoofed) the caller ID to look like theyre messaging you from your number, but the shock of getting a text from yourself is bound to get your attention which is what theyre after. Learn why scammers are calling you from your own number and the simple steps you can take to protect your identity.
