What is it?
Virtual vishing is a type of online scam. It uses voice calls or messages to trick people into giving away personal information.
Tech Understandability: Intermediate
Simple One-Sentence Definition
Virtual vishing is a voice scam conducted over the internet.
Analogy or Comparison
It is like receiving a fake phone call but through your computer or smartphone.
Why it matters?
Virtual vishing can lead to identity theft and financial loss. Understanding it helps protect personal information.
Fun Fact
Vishing combines ‘voice’ and ‘phishing’, showing how scammers adapt to new technology.
Related Terms
Phishing: Phishing is a scam that attempts to steal sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy source.
Scam: A scam is a dishonest scheme to con people out of money or personal information.
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