Vishing
Updated 2026-09-29
Vishing (voice phishing) is a scam carried out by phone call, where someone impersonates a bank officer, police officer, or government official to pressure you into revealing personal or banking details, or transferring money directly. Calls often show a spoofed number that looks local or official.
When it matters
A genuine bank or police officer will never pressure you to transfer money urgently or ask for your full password or OTP/TAC over the phone. If you are unsure, hang up and call the organisation back using a number you look up independently, not one given during the call, and read the first hour after a scam guide if you already acted on it.
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