What is phishing, smishing and vishing?
Phishing, smishing, and vishing are social engineering attacks designed to trick people into revealing sensitive information or making payments.
Phishing - email
Fraudulent emails that appear to come from trusted organisations. They often:
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Ask you to click a link
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Request login or payment details
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Warn of account suspension or unusual activity
Smishing - SMS/text messages
Scam text messages that:
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Claim there’s a problem with your account
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Include shortened or suspicious links
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Ask you to reply with personal information
Vishing - phone calls
Phone scams where fraudsters impersonate:
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Banks or payment providers
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Government bodies
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IT or security teams
They may ask for one-time passcodes, passwords, or payments.
How to stay safe
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Never share passwords or one-time passcodes
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Don’t click links from unexpected messages
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Verify requests using official contact details
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Be cautious of urgent or threatening language
Legitimate providers will never pressure you into acting immediately or ask for full security details.
If you feel you are at risk of fraud/scam or have been a victim, please contact us on 0800 917 9206 or by email at support@myzeller.com
