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Spoofing calls not just annoying, can be costly too
Read full article: Spoofing calls not just annoying, can be costly tooHOUSTON – Ever got a call from a number that looks familiar, only to hear this when you pick up? “To save you from costly repair bills our warranty specialists are standing by and will take just a few minutes to quote you the coverage and give you the peace of mind you deserve. Time is running out, so press one now to be transferred to the warranty specialist.”If you have, you’ve been spoofed. These calls are usually made by scammers or telemarketers, using local numbers because they figure you’re more inclined to pick up the line if the number is local. Monday night at 6, KPRC 2 viewers test three different anti-phone spoofing apps to find out which ones work best.