Forbes: What is Vishing, and Why is it a Threat to Your Financial Health?

In his August contribution to Forbes Advisor, John Wilson explains what vishing is, the most common vishing scams and how individuals and organizations can protect themselves from vishing scammers.

Originally published in Forbes Advisor

“With robocalls, telemarketers and full-on cybercriminals all trying to reach you, answering the phone has become quite a risk. Today’s phone-based fraud—called voice phishing, or “vishing”—uses manipulative tactics to get victims to reveal private information that can be used for digital theft. According to research from Fortra, the prevalence of these schemes is at an all-time high.”

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