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Spam, Scams and Lambs

They Spit in My Voicemail Through VoIP

Along with the ever increasing popularity of VoIP spamming scum-bags have found yet another medium to exploit; Voicemail. Read more »

November 6, 2007 Posted by | VoIP Spam | , , , | Leave a Comment

Vishing or Voice Phishing invaiding VOIP

Fraudsters have developed yet another approach in voice phishing. This one uses voice over internet protocol(VOIP). Typically an incoming recorded telephone message displaying a spoofed caller ID matching whichever financial institution chosen. The message will prompt the recipient to call another spoofed telephone number answered by a recording asking for your card number and PIN.

The good general description of this type of activity can be found at the Rcmp fraud site

October 31, 2007 Posted by | Identity theft, Phishing spoofing, scam, VoIP Spam | , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

   

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