Common comparison error
Calling the number supplied in Domain spoofing is not independent verification; Client money segregation contacts must come from another trusted source.
GlossaryRegulation & safety
Domain spoofing
The use of a lookalike domain, subdomain, or misspelling intended to resemble a legitimate website.
Practical use
How to verify Domain spoofing
Read Domain spoofing together with Authorised firm, Client-money segregation, Firm reference number. The comparison must preserve the exact rule, value, state, and evidence described below.
A neutral example
A caller connected with Domain spoofing asks for screen sharing to fix a withdrawal. Access is refused, passwords are changed cleanly, and Authorised firm evidence is retained. What makes this an example of Domain spoofing is that a lookalike hostname, subdomain, or misspelling can route credentials to an unrelated operator.
Evidence path
Where to verify Domain spoofing
Use the source that governs the exact contract, account, entity, or platform state. A general definition cannot replace current broker terms.