How is it possible that scammers can make their number look like your banks number? And if they can do that, why can’t they make it so if you try to call the bank it goes to them instead?

Question

How is it possible that scammers can make their number look like your banks number? And if they can do that, why can’t they make it so if you try to call the bank it goes to them instead?

In: Technology

Answer 1

Displayed called ID is sent from the caller to the receiver. This information is not secure, and it can say anything you want it to say. The equipment that turns your called number into where the call goes is done completely differently, securely.