Security News > 2022 > April > Eavesdropping scam: A new scam call tactic

Hiya has detected the newest scam call tactic, the eavesdropping scam.

The new scam aims to get users to call back by leaving vague voicemail messages where an unknown voice is heard talking about the potential victim.

Similar to the Wangiri Scam, the eavesdropping scam relies on the victim being so interested that they choose to call back.

The eavesdropping scam deploys both a new tactic and a new script.

The scam avoids most call protection services because it does not feature any of the typical scam call markers: 1) The calls use legitimate numbers, 2) people call the numbers back, 3) the call sounds very personal despite being a mass volume robocall, and 4) the content of the voicemail is so vague that it does not include any common fraud-related keywords.

The eavesdropping scam first emerged in early 2022, marking the first time this tactic and script have been detected in a scam call campaign.

News URL

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2022/04/11/new-eavesdropping-scam/