SpoofProof™ blocks robocalls, spam calls, and spoofed-number calls before they ever reach your phone. But we believe being your ally means more than just filtering calls — it means helping you stay informed, aware, and confident every time your phone rings.
Our infrastructure-level system intercepts and eliminates calls that use automated dialing systems, robocall platforms, and caller ID spoofing technology. These are the calls responsible for the overwhelming majority of phone-based scams — the ones where your phone rings 50 times a day from numbers you don't recognize, numbers that look local, or even numbers that match people in your contact list.
We stop every single one of those. That's our guarantee.
There is one scenario that no call-blocking technology on earth can prevent: a real person who picks up a real phone and manually dials your number.
This is what we call a "lone actor" — someone who is not using an automated system, not spoofing their number, and not operating through a robocall platform. They're calling you the same way your mother calls you. No technology can distinguish between a legitimate personal call and a manual call placed with bad intent, because they are technically identical.
This is rare, but it does happen. And when it does, your best defense is awareness.
Whether you're protected by SpoofProof or not, these rules can save you from financial loss, identity theft, and emotional distress.
1 Never give anyone your bank account information over the phone.
No legitimate bank, government agency, or business will ever call you and ask for your account number, routing number, PIN, or online banking password. If someone asks, hang up immediately. If you're concerned the call might be real, call the institution directly using the number on their official website or on the back of your card.
2 Never give anyone your Social Security number over the phone.
The Social Security Administration, the IRS, and law enforcement will not call you to ask for your Social Security number. If someone claims you owe money or are in legal trouble and needs your SSN to "verify your identity," it is a scam. Every time.
3 Never buy gift cards because someone on the phone told you to.
No legitimate business or government agency accepts payment in gift cards. If someone tells you to buy gift cards and read them the numbers, it is a scam. This is one of the most common tactics used by phone scammers because gift card transactions are nearly impossible to reverse.
4 Never wire money or send cryptocurrency to someone you spoke with on the phone.
Wire transfers and cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. Scammers know this. Legitimate organizations do not demand payment through these methods over the phone.
5 If a caller creates urgency, that is the scam.
Scammers want you to act before you think. They will tell you your account will be closed, you will be arrested, your benefits will end today, or a loved one is in danger. Real organizations give you time to verify. If someone tells you that you must act right now, hang up. Call back on a number you trust.
6 If a caller tells you not to tell anyone about the call, that is the scam.
Scammers isolate their victims. They will tell you not to discuss the call with family, friends, or your bank. They may claim it is a "confidential investigation." Legitimate agencies never operate this way. If someone asks you to keep a phone call secret, hang up.
7 Never give remote access to your computer because of a phone call.
Tech support scammers call claiming they've detected a virus or security problem on your computer. They ask you to install software that gives them control of your screen. Once they're in, they can steal passwords, install actual malware, and access your financial accounts. Microsoft, Apple, and your internet provider will never call you unsolicited about a computer problem.
8 Don't trust caller ID.
Caller ID can be faked. Scammers routinely make their calls appear to come from your bank, your local police department, the IRS, or even a number in your contact list. A familiar name on your screen does not mean the call is legitimate. If something feels off, hang up and call the person or organization directly.
9 Be cautious with "Can you hear me?" calls.
Some scammers open with "Can you hear me?" hoping you'll say "Yes." There are concerns that recorded "yes" responses can be used to authorize fraudulent charges. The safest response to an unfamiliar caller is silence, or simply hang up.
10 Protect the people around you.
Share these tips with your parents, grandparents, children, and friends. Older adults lose disproportionately more money to phone scams — not because they are less intelligent, but because scammers specifically target them with tactics designed to exploit trust and urgency. Children and teenagers can also be vulnerable, especially to phishing attempts that seek household information. Talk about these scams openly. Awareness is the best defense when technology reaches its limits.
If you believe you've fallen victim to a phone scam, take these steps immediately:
SpoofProof exists because we believe nobody should have to live with a phone that rings all day with garbage calls. We handle the automated threats. This page exists because we also believe you deserve the knowledge to protect yourself from every other kind of threat. Your phone should be a tool that works for you — not a weapon that works against you. That's what we're here to help with.