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Unraveling the Web of Vishing Scams! og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Is That Really Your Bank Calling? Unraveling the Web of Vishing Scams! **[InfoSec Write-ups](https://daily.dev/sources/infosecwriteups)** · 2 min read · 2 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Vishing is a form of scam that uses the telephone to trick people into revealing personal information. It is effective due to human nature, urgency created by scammers, and spoofing technology. To prevent vishing attacks, never offer personal information over the phone, stay calm and verify, use technology to filter out threats, and educate others about these scams. If you fall victim, inform relevant authorities, change passwords, and monitor your accounts. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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