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Glossary

Spoofing

Spoofing: Spoofing is faking the sender of a call, text or email so it appears to come from a trusted number, name or address.

Updated February 1, 2027

An example

A call whose caller ID shows your bank's real phone number but comes from a scammer.

Why it matters to you

Caller ID and the From line prove nothing. Verify by contacting the organization yourself through a number or address you already have.

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See also

  • Vishing

    Vishing is phishing by phone call: a caller impersonates a bank, government agency or family member to get money or account access.

  • Phishing

    Phishing is a fake email, text or website designed to look like a company you trust so that you will enter a password, card number or personal details.