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Q: Phone number compromised

I got a phone call today from my own phone number! How was this possible and how do I protect my phone number?

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.0.3

Posted on Sep 11, 2014 8:04 PM

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  • by Meg St._Clair,

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Sep 11, 2014 8:35 PM in response to Lori321
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    Sep 11, 2014 8:35 PM in response to Lori321

    There are websites that will allow people to "spoof" the number on a call, making it seem as if it came from a different number. So it could have been a prank. I'd also call your carrier and have them check it out as it could be a glitch on their end.