Archive · 25 May 2025
Vishing Scams on the Rise: Phone Call Cyberattacks
Imagine a phone call from someone pretending to be your bank or tech support.
This is vishing, a scam where criminals use phone calls to trick you.
They try to scare you or make you feel rushed to get you to share your passwords or other private info.
They might make it look like the call is from a real company.
Always be suspicious of these calls, hang up, and call the real company back using a number you find yourself to check.
Protect your info.
Vishing scams involve criminals using phone calls to steal personal information.
Scammers impersonate legitimate entities like banks or tech support.
They use social engineering, exploiting emotions like fear and urgency.
Criminals use caller ID spoofing and voice modulation to appear legitimate.
Both individuals and organizations are targets of vishing attacks.
- Who
- Cybercriminals use phone calls to trick people.
- What
- Vishing scams are increasing, using calls to steal personal data.
- When
- The trend of vishing is on the rise.
- Where
- Across the country.
- Why
- Criminals aim to exploit trust and urgency over the phone.
- Type of Scam
- Vishing
- Method
- Phone Calls
- Targets
- Individuals and organizations
- Objective
- Stealing sensitive information
- Red Flags
- Caller ID Spoofing, Urgency
