Spoof is an internet slang term used to refer to the act of pretending or imitating someone or something else online, often for comedic or deceptive purposes. It involves creating fake content, messages, or profiles with the intention of fooling others.
Examples:
1. When Tom received an email that appeared to be from his bank asking for his account details, he quickly realized it was a spoof and deleted it without providing any information.
2. Mark created a spoof Facebook profile for his favorite celebrity, posting funny and exaggerated updates as if he was the star himself – his friends found it hilarious and couldn’t stop laughing.
Some common forms of spoofing include:
Email spoofing: Sending an email that appears to be from a different address or person.
Caller ID spoofing: Manipulating the caller ID to display a different phone number when making a call.
Website spoofing: Creating a fake website that imitates a legitimate one to deceive users.
SMS spoofing: Sending text messages that appear to come from a different sender.
Spoofed URLs: Using misleading URLs to trick users into accessing a different website.
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