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vishing

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A form of phishing using a telephone call to the prospective victim.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

Blend of voice + phishing.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 語音釣魚 /语音钓鱼 (yǔyīn diàoyú) — phone call scam
  • French: vishing — phone call scam
  • Japanese: ビッシング (bisshingu) — phone call scam
  • Japanese: ボイスビッシング (boisu bisshingu) — phone call scam
  • Korean: 보이스 피싱 (boiseu pising) — phone call scam