What if I'm a victim of spoofing or number spoofing?

Spoofing (or number impersonation) is a common problem that does not depend on Saracroche. Saracroche does not directly block reported numbers: reports are used to identify the carriers that make the most unwanted calls.

What is spoofing?

Spoofing is a technique used by scammers and spammers to impersonate your phone number. They forge your number so that calls appear to come from you.

Where does spoofing come from?

Spoofing comes from several techniques and sources:

• IMSI-catcher: devices that mimic relay antennas to intercept and modify calls.
• Carriers not respecting the MAN protocol: telecom operators that do not follow the MAN protocol allow scammers to easily change the calling number.
• VoIP services: Internet telephony services that do not sufficiently verify the caller's identity.

What to do if you are a victim of spoofing?

• Don't worry: there is nothing to do on your phone.
• Report the spoofing to your phone carrier, which may find a solution.
• Warn your contacts that unwanted calls may appear to come from your number.
• Do not click links or answer suspicious messages you receive.