CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) — Question 31

Someone who is fraudulently claiming to be from a reputable bank calls a company employee. Which of the following describes this incident?

Answer options

• A. Pretexting
• B. Spoofing
• C. Vishing
• D. Scareware

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Vishing, which involves voice phishing where fraudsters use phone calls to deceive individuals. A is incorrect because pretexting refers to creating a fabricated scenario to obtain information, not specifically through calls. B, spoofing, pertains to disguising one’s identity or source, while D, scareware, is malicious software designed to scare users into buying unnecessary software or services.