Scammers Are Using My Number to Call People

[liam76]

A few days ago, someone called me pretending to be my phone provider. Like an idiot, I gave them my card details. Luckily, my bank caught them. I blocked my card numbers.

Yesterday, they called me back pretending to be my phone provider, again. I told them to go ##~## themselves.

This morning, I recieved 100+ people calling/texting me saying I've called them. Long story short, I've been spoofed: scammers are falsifying the information displayed on their target's caller ID, making it appear as though the call is coming from a me rather then the scammers themselves. I blocked all incoming calls/texts for the day, although I still recieve iMessages. I have also filed a police report.

Any other tips? Is there any way I can trace the call? I'm so ticked off.

[Janey]

Hey @liam76 Thanks for your post! I'm sorry to hear this has happened, I can only imagine how frustrating the situation must be. I'm glad to see you've already blocked your cards, I'd also recommend reporting the incident to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or visit www.actionfraud.police.uk

Once a number has been spoofed it can be difficult to stop. If the calls are becoming a real nuisance, you can request a number a change with us. Just drop our social team a message. 

[Cynric]

@Janey Same post is on Reddit 

https://www.reddit.com/r/Vodafone/comments/1jhe4sx/scammers_are_using_my_number_to_call_people/