00:00One of the easiest ways to get scammed is if you think you're disclosing information to someone you know.
00:05This type of scam is called spoofing.
00:08According to Amy Nofziger, the Director of Victim Support for the AARP Fraud Watch Network,
00:14scammers take advantage of the fear and the curiosity that we have that this is somebody we know.
00:20Phone spoofing can seem like someone you know is calling,
00:23and even sound like the person you know on the other end.
00:26But there are apps that can replicate all of the above.
00:30Email and URL spoofing can look reliable too, but keep an eye out for tiny typos,
00:36both punctuation and spelling, because they tend to be the dead giveaway.
00:40The best thing to do if you get spoofed is to report it.
00:44You can also reset your passwords and update your computer.
00:47The Federal Communications Commission suggests,
00:50never give out personal information such as account numbers, social security numbers,
00:55mother's maiden names, passwords, or other identifying information
00:59in response to unexpected calls, or if you are at all suspicious.
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