The Franklin Police Department recently warned the public about the rising threat of "spoofing," a technique where scammers disguise their real phone numbers and email addresses to appear legitimate. "No, it's not a new dance craze sweeping the nation, it's what scammers do to make their tricks more convincing," the Franklin Police Department explained.
The Franklin Police Department urged citizens to be cautious and not automatically trust familiar-looking contact details. Their goal is to educate the public on these digital scams and encourage a vigilant approach to calls and emails.
According to the Franklin Police Department on their Facebook page, they shared an example of spoofing in their 'Weekly Roundup' to show how scammers trick people, especially seniors. They included a YouTube video that explains how to recognize and protect against spoofing. The full post and video are available on their Facebook page.
