It isn't easy to detect or trace a Spoof Call. ... Never send money if any person or organization asks for it on the call. Block the number if you find it suspicious. Though spoofers use different caller IDs, so it is difficult to avoid them just by blocking.

Is it possible to trace a spoofed number?

Tracing a spoofed phone number and catching a spoofed caller is not easy. ... By tracing anonymous text messages, we can trace a number and catch a spoof caller. However, most spoofing services are one way only, especially when it comes to scams. The person can send messages to you, but you cannot reply.

Can spoofed numbers be traced by police?

It is technically possible, sometimes, to trace spoofed calls, but it's a challenge. You need cooperation from multiple companies, and the trail often goes overseas. Law enforcement might do it on a big case, but it's not something that most local cops would know how to initiate.