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Sobre Vishing (Voice Phishing)
1 What is Vishing (Voice Phishing)?
Phone call scams to extract personal or financial information.
2 How does Vishing (Voice Phishing) work?
Scammer calls pretending to be from bank, IRS, tech support, or police Creates panic with threats of arrest, account closure, or security breach Demands immediate payment via gift cards, wire transfer, or crypto
3 How can I protect myself from Vishing (Voice Phishing)?
Never give info to incoming calls Hang up and call back official number Verify caller identity Use call blocking apps
4 What should I do if I'm a victim of Vishing (Voice Phishing)?
If you've been targeted by Vishing (Voice Phishing), stop all communication with the scammer immediately. Document all evidence including messages, transactions, and contact information. Report to local police and file a complaint with the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint. Contact your bank if any financial information was compromised.
5 How do I report Vishing (Voice Phishing)?
Report Vishing (Voice Phishing) to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ftc.gov/complaint, your local police department, and any platforms where the scam occurred. For internet-based scams, also report to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov.