WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PHISHING, VISHING AND SMISHING? 

1. Phishing

Fraud carried out through deceptive emails or fake websites, designed to obtain passwords, financial details, or other sensitive information.

2. Vishing

Phishing conducted through voice calls, where the fraudster impersonates a trusted person or organization to obtain confidential information or induce a transaction.

3. Smishing

Phishing conducted through SMS or text messages, often using fake delivery alerts, bank notifications, KYC requests, or urgent messages containing fraudulent links.

Key Difference

Phishing = Email/Web
Vishing = Voice Call
Smishing = SMS/Text

KEY TAKEAWAY

The communication channel may differ, but all three techniques rely on deception and manipulation to obtain information or induce the victim to take an action.