Ever wonder why that unfamiliar number keeps popping up? It’s likely a spoofed line used by fraudsters posing as legitimate businesses, often to push low‑cost energy offers or other schemes. The pattern of complaints points to a classic caller ID spoofing tactic, where the real entity—like a utility or a lead‑generation firm—gets its reputation tarnished. To stay safe, let unknown numbers go to voicemail, use carrier‑level spam filters, and consider a third‑party blocking app. If you suspect a legitimate company, verify the number on their official website before returning the call.
Although I didn't answer the call, previous comments suggest it was from Choice Energy, offering lower electric rates. However, I suspect the number may be spoofed, and I'll be blocking it regardless.
This number has been identified as a long-distance scammer, but fortunately, my cellphone is set to block all calls not from my friends list.