Vishing Schemes in Play


– February 3, 2011

Debit card processing providers have reported an increase in recent vishing fraud reports. Multiple reports have been placed by the debit card processors from cardholders receiving automated and live telephone calls demanding account information. In at least one case, a message was left on a cardholder’s telephone, asking the cardholder to call back a toll-free telephone number to enter account information.

Unlike previous vishing attacks that follow a single source point or method of operation, these reports have varied widely. Again, some have included recorded messages while others have had a live operator or callback option. One trend noticed is some calls listing a “spoofed” caller identification number of 1402.

These calls are fraudulent and are not authorized. Please do not release any information and contact the bank if you receive any of these calls