Vishing Scams on the Rise over the Past Few Years

Apparently, a new form of identity theft scam that has surfaced a few years ago is on the rise. I've posted in the past about phishing scams, and these slightly newer variations of these scams are quite similar. The scams are called vishing scams, or VoIP phishing scams. It involves scammers using VoIP telephone numbers to trick consumers. The most common scenario involves a recorded message from a so-called credit card company saying there is a problem with your account and asking you to call back. When you do call the number (which is a VoIP phone), you are asked to put your credit card information into the system, therefore providing information the scammer needs to steal your identity.

I've emphasized this before, and I'll say it again. Be suspicious of any company asking for credit card information through an email or voice mail message. Legitimate companies don't operate this way. You make identity theft so much easier when you willingly hand over information.