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Spoofing
Making a call, email, website, or profile look like it came from someone else.
What it means
Spoofing is when scammers disguise contact details so a message or call appears to come from a real company, bank, agency, friend, or coworker.
Example
A caller ID shows your bank name, but the caller asks for your one-time code.
Warning signs
- The request feels unusual even if the sender looks familiar.
- The message asks you to act quickly.
- The contact details cannot be confirmed through an official source.
Safer next steps
- End the contact and use a known official channel.
- Do not trust caller ID or sender name alone.
- Verify through the official website, app, or saved number.