What does the cryptic crossword clue "Call evidence of overspending unconvincing (7)" mean?

The definition is "Call". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DUB (synonym="to call/to give a name to someone or something") + IOUS (synonym="“I owe yous”/acknowledgements of debts, a sign/evidence of overspending") = DUBIOUS The answer is DUBIOUS.

Call evidence of overspending unconvincing (7)

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