Caller ID Spoofing is usually a gateway tactic used to make scams more believable. Common scams include:
- Government impersonation scams – fake IRS, FBI or ICE calls demanding taxes or threatening arrest.
- Bank fraud – scammers pretend to be your bank’s fraud department, asking for account details or transfers.
- Tech support scams – callers claim to be from Microsoft, Apple, or your internet provider, pushing you to install remote access software.
- Prize & lottery scams – you’re told you “won,” but must pay fees or taxes upfront.