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The other night my husband and I got a threatening phone call but the strange thing was when his phone rang my name came up looking like I was calling him and the same happened when my phone called his name came up on my phone. has anyone ever had that happened or know how it can be done. I have spoken to my phone provider to trace the call and they can't as the caller had to call 3 times. i hope someone can shed some light on this as I wouls love to know how this can be done.
Go to the Contacts, and check to see if under your contact on his phone (and vice versa) there has been an extra number added. For example, I have a single contact that I add all 'spammer/scammer' numbers to, and I block that contact. So whenever a new spammer/scammer number calls me, I just add it to the contact.
I'm wondering if you may have inadvertently added the offending number to an existing contact.
I Have found the app that does it. It's called Spoofcard!!! I believe it should be taken down from the App Store as it is very very dangerous . can this be done???
You can contact iTunes store using the iTunes HELP menu.
I agree that the app is dicey. It has many uses that would clearly be illegal; it is not just for "practical jokes." Sending a fake caller ID violates federal law in the US, so anyone using this app could be prosecuted. I've notified the forum management team, and I hope they forward the information to iTunes Store management.
Of course, this service is also offered over the web by dozens of shady businesses, so removing the app doesn't solve the problem.
This app actually connects to an outside web service to place the calls and they are not free. There are also text versions for the same thing and there are more in the App Store than just this one. It is not illegal for an individual to block or spoof their caller ID otherwise all of these sites would have been taken down by now. It is illegal for solicitation calls to do so and about 1% actually obey this law.
Thank you so much for informing iTunes . I hope they can do something . I have also notified the spoofcard app to see if they can get the number where it came from. The police have been notified as well as I know on the app there are privacy laws in place but in these instances I am sure they will be able to get the information from them. Thanks again
I Know this app is has 2 australian numbers I can call which I allready have done. Maybe iTunes need to get there act together and not allow these apps!!
Call the police. Making threatening calls is a crime whether the number is spoofed or not. They probably won't be able to do much but you're much better off to get this on record.
It is far more likely the calls were placed directly through one of the existing websites, which long pre-date the apps. Unless you know that the person making the calls has an iPhone and used the app.
Distressing call
