A spoofer or disguises the identity of someone doing malicious activity. Spoofing can take many forms, but the goal is usually to trick people into divulging personal information that criminals can use to steal money or cause harm. Spoofing attacks can appear as emails, text messages, or even phone calls.

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For example, a caller ID spoofer may falsify the victim’s number so it appears to be coming from a friend or a business or government agency that they trust. If you receive an email or text asking for personal information, it’s always best to contact the company directly through its official customer support channels. Also, never share your wallet recovery phrase with anyone and consider getting a hardware wallet.

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