Holy smokes! I thought I'd seen everything.
"Google" just called me and an automated message was telling me about an attempt made to log into my Google account from Carson City. Here's the thing: I got the call from my own cell phone number. When I looked at my phone it was . . . me calling me. Same avatar, same background picture that would come up on any iPhone receiving my call.
Spooky shit.
Neat trick, how did they do it?
Spoofing caller id is possible 🫡
Why would you spoof somebodies own number, makes it obvious no?
It would usually guarantee that it looks like a known caller. If you weren't paying attention you might not notice.
yes and there is no default trust mechanism built into phone networks
I think this it trying to be
Have you considered the possibility that you’ve become trapped in a David Lynch movie?
Probably better than the clown show going on outside.
Wireless carriers filter calls with spoofed origin numbers all the time.
Is your number a Google number? If not, your wireless carrier has agreed to let Google make calls using your number.
When your own phone betrays you, it's time to question every digital interaction. This changes everything.
