Is This Spam Call Hiding Behind a Fake Name?

Summary — +14173516418

Risky
Caller Name: Troll
Caller Type: Unknown
Location: United States
Reviews: 13

Expert Opinion

Ever wonder why a random name like Spoofer Software Install appears on your screen? Most callers using +14173516418 seem to be leveraging caller ID spoofing services to mask their true identity. The tech behind CNAM can pull data from various databases, sometimes showing outdated or fabricated names. If you receive such calls, let them go to voicemail, avoid sharing personal info, and consider blocking the number or using a reputable call‑blocking app. Reporting persistent nuisance calls to your carrier can also help curb the spam. Stay vigilant and keep your contact list clean.

Caller Categories

Unknown
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Caller Names

Troll
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Spoofer Software Install
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Missouri
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Recent Reports for (417) 351-6418

14173516418 Missouri
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An example was posted showing an incoming call with a contact name used for caller ID, as the recipient had saved the name in their contacts, and the call history shows the number was blocked

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It seem like your service have a feature that try to get more informations about the caller by checking other sources, and then append this informations to the ID field, maybe A.M. have somthing similar to guess whats behind a blocked CNAM, who know.

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The purpose of the call seemed to be to check for negative feedback.

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Perhaps a vision check or an explanation from someone else could help clarify things for you.

14173516418 Troll
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This person is a persistent troll, and proof was posted, it's annoying

14173516418
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It appears Mike is misinformed, as the name displayed on the caller ID is not editable and is instead retrieved from the app's database, contradicting his claims.

14173516418 Unknown
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Investigating the limitations of Caller ID, I found that the stated limit is 15 characters, but a Neustar promo sheet claims a capacity for up to 50 characters, sparking curiosity about the actual capabilities.

14173516418 Unknown
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The displayed screen shows the contact name typed by the user, rather than the caller ID information.

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To clarify, the Caller ID app screenshot shows the exact information I mentioned earlier

14173516418 Unknown
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The caller ID name is basicaly determined by the telecom company

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The Caller ID app on my cell phone provides a more detailed display, unlike the limited landline caller ID.

14173516418 Unknown
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I highly doubt that, sincce the CID can only display 15 chars

14173516418 Unknown Spoofer Software Install
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My caller id said Spoofer Software Install, no idea who it is

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