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Short for voice phishing. A type of phishing (https://www.mynetwatchman.tech//s/f/phishing-smishing)attack where scammers use phone calls (voice) to trick people into revealing sensitive information. Scammers may impersonate agents from the IRS, a bank, or a utility company with the goal of tricking the victim into wiring money or providing bank account details.