Number Spoofing Explained: Why the Caller ID on Your Phone Can Lie

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About Course

Scammers can make almost any number appear on your phone screen, including your bank’s real number or a local mobile number. This short course explains what number spoofing is, why it fools people, what phone companies are doing about it and the simple habits that keep you safe whatever number appears.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information for older people and their families, written from published official guidance. It is not legal or financial advice. Rules can change, so check the official websites listed in the course.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand what number spoofing is and why scammers use it
  • Know why a familiar number on your screen does not prove who is calling
  • Use safe call-back habits, including calling 159 to reach your bank
  • Know how to report spoofed calls and scam texts

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What number spoofing is
  • What phone companies are doing
  • Safe habits when the phone rings

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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