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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 gariell | VoIP Spam | , , , | No Comments Yet

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 gariell | Identity theft, Phishing spoofing, VoIP Spam, scam | , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet