Experts warn about phone spoofing, the technique used to drain bank accounts
Phone spoofing, an identity impersonation technique flagged by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), manipulates the information shown on a cellphone screen to hide the real number a call comes from and make it appear trustworthy. Criminals use local numbers or impersonate companies and government entities to obtain personal data, financial information or money. Experts recommend hanging up on unexpected calls requesting confidential data and verifying through official channels.
In 35 seconds
- Phone spoofing falsifies the number shown on screen to mimic a trusted source.
- Criminals use local numbers or impersonate companies and government entities to build trust.
- They seek personal data, financial information or money that can later be used in fraud.
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