Smishing & Vishing: The Scams Hiding in Your Messages

SipCyber - Presented by IT Audit Labs

That urgent text about a package delivery? That call from "your bank"? They might be scams designed to steal your personal information. In this episode of SipCyber, Jen Lotze breaks down smishing (SMS phishing) and vishing (voice phishing)—two increasingly common tactics scammers use to bypass your email filters and catch you off guard.

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🔐 What You'll Learn:

• What smishing and vishing are and how they work
• Real-world examples of text and phone scams
• Why caller ID can't be trusted (spoofing explained)
• Simple verification steps to protect yourself and your family
• How to spot fake technical support calls

Whether you're protecting yourself, your parents, or your business, this episode gives you practical, no-nonsense tips to stay one step ahead of scammers. Don't let a convincing text or call become your worst cybersecurity mistake.

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