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Education Statewide SMP Hawaii

Spoofing

Spoofing occurs when a caller maliciously transmits false caller ID information to increase the likelihood that you'll answer. Scammers often spoof local numbers, private companies, government agencies and other institutions.

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scam fraud consumer protection

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