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Flash212
Enthusiast - Level 1

When some people from my contacts call me instead of their name showing up the number 206 494 9999 shows up. Have I been hacked? The same number shows up for multiple different people calling.

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irishriles
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Okay...just got done chatting with Verizon. According to them, it looks like a case of "caller ID spoofing."  She send me a couple of links and recommended that I file a complaint with the FCC.  Not sure how long that will take to get the issue resolved so if any of you find out a quicker solution, please post.  Here are the links she provided:

FCC complaints:  https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=39744

Caller ID and Spoofing:  Caller ID and Spoofing – FCC Complaints

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vzw_customer_support
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We certainly want to be sure we resolve this issue for you Flash212. When did this first begin happening? Has there been any recent changes to your phone, like a software update, or new apps? What is the make and model of your phone?
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Flash212
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Thank you for the response, I literally received my phone on monday, and have been slowly adding apps, and such. I first noticed it this morning when I wanted to test the edge features  (I have a edge 6+). So I had a friend call me and his number showed up as the number I already stated. I have only downloaded a few apps, and just checked for phone updates and did the update it provided. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

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vzw_customer_support
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Let’s keep digging, so we can resolve this for you. Is this a local number as far as the area code goes, to you? What zip code are you located in currently?
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Flash212
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No, it's a Washington state area code and I live in oregon. The area code for my area is (503), but for my cell phone i use (208) because I'm on a family plan.

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Flash212
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97116 is my current zip

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boiseBG
Enthusiast - Level 2

Exact same things started happening to me last night. I tested it with 3 different people in CA. I had each of them call me (they are in my contact list) but their number shows up as (206)494-9999. I tried calling this number, and there appears to be a voicemail from a guy in Bellview WA who says it is a scam, and somehow associated with his number?

Please advise.

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irishriles
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Hello,

I am experiencing the same issue (same number 206-494-9999) which started yesterday evening (12/2/2015) and is still present.  I have an iphone 6 and my current zip is 85718.

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boiseBG
Enthusiast - Level 2

I'm on with Verizon right now. Just curious, where to the people who call you (who show the 206 number) live? It might be a regional issue based on where they live. All my affected contacts are calling from SF Bay area.

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irishriles
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Their numbers were from different area codes, but they were currently calling from the state of Arizona.  Any luck with your conversation with Verizon?

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