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Definition
Vishing uses a phone call and social pressure — a convincing 'fraud team' asking you to 'confirm' security details or move funds to a 'safe' account. Caller IDs can be spoofed to look genuine.
Why it matters for your business
You can always hang up and call back on a number from your statement. We will never ask for your full password or a code we just sent you, and a genuine adviser welcomes a call-back. See how we verify your identity.
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