DYK that neighborhood spoofing has become a common tactic of scammers to disguise their location when they call?
Neighborhood spoofing is when scammers disguise their phone number to make it appear as though it is coming from a familiar or local number, which increases the likelihood that you will answer the call. Once you pick up, they deploy a range of time-tested scripts, often impersonating a government agency like the IRS to claim you owe back taxes or pretending a family member is in trouble and needs money immediately. These emotionally charged scenarios are designed to make you panic and act without thinking, in turn sending them the information or funds they requested.
Posted Dec 5, 2025, 3:28 PM UTC
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