Vishing

Scammers are increasingly using a low-tech tool, the telephone, to rip people off. They can set up a system that automatically dials a long list of phone numbers and asks for account information. Many times the phone number that they are calling from is masked. The caller shows up with a name that looks legitimate.

How to Protect yourself from Vishing

• To protect yourself from vishing, use some of the same techniques you use to avoid phishing scams.
• Don’t give information to anybody unless you are certain you know who you’re dealing with. If you get a phone call about one of your accounts, hang up and call the institution.
• To learn more about the related threat of phishing, visit the Federal Trade Commission’s website Onguardonline.gov.