Scams
Vishing (voice phishing)
In Turkish: Vishing (telefonla oltalama)
A phone call from someone posing as a bank, police officer or official, pushing you to share codes or move money.
In vishing the attacker uses a voice instead of a link. They sound calm and official, often already know your name, and keep you on the line so you have no time to think or check.
The caller may say your account is under attack, that you are part of an investigation, or that a package is held. The goal is the same each time: get a code, a password, a remote-access install, or a transfer.
What to do
- Hang up, then call the organisation yourself on a number you already trust, such as the one on your card.
- Never read out SMS codes, passwords or card details to a caller, whoever they say they are.
- Do not install any app or open any link a caller asks for.