[Mishmash] New Scam, Vishing

[Fred Atkinson]

     There is a new scam out.  It is called 'Vishing'.  

     If you are familiar with 'Phishing', then you almost understand it already.  

     What they do is call you pretending to be your bank or other financial institution.  They even spoof your bank's caller ID number so that your bank's number is on your caller ID box.  

     Then they ask you for information that might seem routine but is very dangerous.  They ask you to confirm your account number, SSN, driver's license, and the like.  

     Read about it at http://fraudwar.blogspot.com/2006/07/vishing-new-way-to-lose-your-identity.html.  

     Regards, 



                                                   Fred Atkinson