Imagine getting a call that appears to come from an Austin exchange, yet the country code points to a Caribbean island. That mismatch is a classic sign of a spoofed caller ID used by fraudsters to mask their origin. These calls rarely have a legitimate purpose and often aim to extract personal data or push unwanted services. Let your phone screen unknown numbers, enable carrier‑level spam filters, and avoid sharing any information until you can verify the caller through an official channel. If the call feels off, hang up and report it to your provider’s fraud desk.
An unexpected call was received from this Austin, Texas number, bearing a Caribbean island country code, raising suspicions.