What does it mean when your caller ID says United States?

The Caller ID is not being passed properly from the system sending the call to the carrier that is sending the call. An organization or individual outside the United States is ignoring the US law with the use of a US number and showing a different caller ID then the one they are calling from.

Why do I keep getting calls from random US numbers?

If you get calls from people saying your number is showing up on their caller ID, it’s likely that your number has been spoofed. We suggest first that you do not answer any calls from unknown numbers, but if you do, explain that your telephone number is being spoofed and that you did not actually make any calls.

How do I stop receiving calls from the US?

Visit DoNotCall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222 to verify the status of, or unsubscribe, your phone number on the registry. Placing your phone number on this national registry will stop telemarketing sales calls.

What does it mean when you get a call from 000 000 0000?

Most legitimate businesses and private persons would have a caller ID number passed through correctly by their voice service provider, so “0000000000″ is a potential red flag for attempted fraud or an individual seeking to conceal their identity. In all probability, a phone call from 000-000-0000 is spam.