Vishing is short for 'voice phishing,' learn more about it here:

http://www.internetnews.com/security/article.php/3619086

Encountered that with regular phone lines years ago.
I've even had calls from people claiming to be telemarketeers who "just" needed my bank account number, SSN, and passport number in order to provide me with "an excellent offer".

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