Introduction
Vishing is a type of scam that uses social engineering to trick you into revealing personal information. The vishing scam usually involves an email or text message, but it may also be delivered through phone calls and instant messages. Vishing scams can be dangerous because they can steal money or personal information from unsuspecting victims, who then become targets for identity theft.
Image by storyset on FreepikWhat is Vishing
Vishing is a type of phone scam where the caller tries to get your personal information. It's similar to phishing, but uses voice calls instead of emails.
The main difference between vishing and phishing is that in vishing you'll be talking with someone who sounds like they're calling from your bank or other trusted institution—and they may even tell you that there are problems with your account (which could be true). The goal here is usually just getting some banking info so they can drain it dry on their own terms later down the line (they might offer up some sort-of "refund" if they do this).
Vishing often comes in conjunction with other types of cyber fraud such as identity theft, so if it sounds too good too fast make sure not act rashly!
How Vishing Works
Vishing is a social engineering attack that uses voice calls to trick users into disclosing sensitive information. Scammers use this data to steal money from the user's account.
Scammers will trick you into giving them your bank or credit card number over the phone, or other personal information like name and address.
The scammers will then use this data to make purchases in your name without you knowing about it until it's too late!
Vishing examples
Vishing is the use of email and phone calls to fool people into revealing sensitive information, such as their bank account numbers, PIN codes, passwords or Social Security numbers.
Here are some examples of vishing attempts:
You receive a suspicious call from someone you don't know asking for personal information. This could be your bank's personal asking for your username and password so that they can log in and make a purchase. The caller will say something like "I've noticed that we haven't been able to verify your identity yet—would you mind sharing this with me?" The caller may claim he or she has found evidence on your computer that suggests otherwise (for example if there are no antivirus programs installed). If there are open windows or tabs showing what looks like pornography; this could indicate an attempt at phishing because it is possible someone else could use those sites without knowing about them first!
Someone calls claiming they have lost their wallet containing credit cards/debit cards etc., asking whether they need assistance finding it before it gets stolen by someone else (or worse).
How to stay safe from Vishing attempts
Don't give out personal information. If the person asking for your password or PIN is asking for it over the phone, don't give it to them.
Don't click on links in emails that say "click here" or "visit our website." This could be a phishing scam trying to get you to enter your bank account number and other sensitive information into an online page where hackers have already compromised the account and are trying to steal money from it.
Don't trust the caller ID on your phone's display screen when receiving calls from unknown numbers; this may just be an automated system used by telemarketers who want you to call them back using another phone line (you do not need permission).
Money and personal information can be stolen through vishing scams. Be prepared and ready!
Vishing is a form of phishing, which means it uses the same techniques as other types of scams. These include fake websites, emails and texts to steal your personal information.
Vishing has become more prevalent in recent years because it's easier to pull off than other methods like fraudulently opening bank accounts or credit cards. The scammers can use social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter to create fake profiles that look just like yours so you'll respond as if they're you—which makes them seem more convincing!
Vishings are also more common than many people think; according to one study from 2017 , "over 50%" of Americans reported receiving at least one phishing email per month during 2018 alone (a rise from 45% who reported receiving similar emails back in 2015).
Conclusion
With all that said, we hope you are more prepared to stay safe from vishing attempts. This is a growing threat and it’s important that we work together as a community to make sure people can stay secure online. We’re here to help!
