Phishing and Caller ID Spoofing Scam
Phishing and caller ID spoofing is the #1 most reported crime type in FBI IC3 2024 with 193,407 complaints. Spoofing lets scammers display any phone number — including your bank, the IRS, or even your own number — on your caller ID.
Reports
193,407 IC3 complaints 2024 (#1)
First documented
2010
Last active
2026-03
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What the scam says
Your caller ID shows a familiar number (your bank, the IRS, the SSA). The caller claims there is an urgent problem. They ask for personal information, a one-time code, or payment. In SMS phishing (smishing): a text from an official-looking number contains a link to a credential-harvesting page.
4 red flags
FBI IC3 2024: phishing/spoofing was the #1 crime by complaint volume (193,407 complaints)
Your caller ID can be faked to show any number — including your own bank's number
No caller ID alone can verify a caller's identity
Legitimate organizations never ask for OTP codes, PINs, or passwords over the phone
What to do
Hang up and call back on the official number you know
Never share one-time codes with anyone who called you
Report spoofing to FCC at consumercomplaints.fcc.gov
Report phishing to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov
Report this scam
Source
FBI IC3 2024 — phishing/spoofing was the #1 most reported crime type (193,407 complaints); FCC fcc.gov spoofing consumer guide
https://www.ic3.gov/AnnualReport/Reports/2024_IC3Report.pdf ↗Specific scam messages in this pattern
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Phishing and Caller ID Spoofing Scam?▼
Phishing and caller ID spoofing is the #1 most reported crime type in FBI IC3 2024 with 193,407 complaints. Spoofing lets scammers display any phone number — including your bank, the IRS, or even your own number — on your caller ID.
How do I recognize a Phishing and Caller ID Spoofing Scam?▼
Red flags: FBI IC3 2024: phishing/spoofing was the #1 crime by complaint volume (193,407 complaints); Your caller ID can be faked to show any number — including your own bank's number; No caller ID alone can verify a caller's identity.
What should I do if I receive a Phishing and Caller ID Spoofing Scam?▼
Hang up and call back on the official number you know Never share one-time codes with anyone who called you Report spoofing to FCC at consumercomplaints.fcc.gov
How common is the Phishing and Caller ID Spoofing Scam?▼
193,407 IC3 complaints 2024 (#1). First documented: 2010. Source: FBI IC3 2024 — phishing/spoofing was the #1 most reported crime type (193,407 complaints); FCC fcc.gov spoofing consumer guide.
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First documented: 2010 · Last active: 2026-03
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