If you have questions or comments, or would like to know more about our in-depth Security Awareness Training Program, email us at securityawareness@symantec.com or visit go.symantec.com/awareness Vishing is the voice version of email phishing. “V†stands for voice. It is a phone scam in which individuals are tricked, or scared, into sending money, handing over financial information, or even allowing remote access to their computer. The criminal pretends to be from a legitimate software security company, bank, or maybe maybe even from law enforcement, or a government organization, such as the IRS. The goal is always the same -- to get you to send money or hand over sensitive financial information, usernames, or passwords, or to trick you into giving them remote access to your computer. If someone calls you, never give personal information over the phone. If you're asked for it, simply hang up, or tell them you're going to call the main office directly. Research the company in question -- especially if you're not sure if you have an account with them or have ever done business with them. Make sure the company website is legitimate and call their main number and ask to speak to a representative concerning your account to see if the previous call was legitimate. If you're dealing with an unfamiliar company, or an organization you don't remember dealing with, be highly suspicious. Scammers will sometimes create fake companies with legitimate-looking websites in an effort to trick people into thinking they're real. When in doubt, think twice about giving them information, money, or remote access to your computer. It's not worth the risk. Legitimate companies know this and will not pressure you or threaten you if you decline to give them personal information or remote computer access.
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