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Spoofing

Scammers can use fake numbers or emails to trick you.

What Is Spoofing?

Spoofing refers to disguising one's email address, caller ID, or a similar display name. Using this, a scammer could make it look like:

  • your bank sent you an email
  • a hospital is giving you a phone call
  • your boss sent you a message

 

 

 

What Should I Look Out For?

Remember the following to keep yourself cybersafe:

  • if you get a suspicious work email... you can confirm with your coworker directly
  • if it's just a suspicious email... check for signs of phishing, e.g. typos, pressure to do something urgently, asking for your password, etc.
  • if you get a suspicious call from someone you know... hang up and call that person directly to verify