spoof

Spoofing is a deceptive tactic where someone disguises their identity or location to appear as a trusted source. This can happen in various contexts, such as emails that look like they come from legitimate companies, or phone calls that seem to originate from familiar numbers. The goal is often to trick people into sharing personal information, making payments, or revealing confidential data. Spoofing exploits trust and can lead to financial loss or security breaches. It’s important to verify identities through additional methods and remain cautious of unexpected communications requesting sensitive information.