Vishing Scam
Verdict
Confirmed Phish
From
Phone Number Disguised as University
To
Your Cell Phone
Subject
Vishing Scam
Body of Message
There are reports of an uptick in University vishing scams. These scams start with a phone call disguised as an official university, and they direct students to what appears to be a legit government website. Then the attacker threatens students to pay a large fee or they will face jail time, unless they can prove they are an active student. The scammers use various codes and case numbers to convince the target they are legitimate.