Social Engineering: How to Prevent Phone Scams

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Course features
  • Category: Security Awareness
  • Course Length: 12 minutes
  • Series: Social Engineering
  • Video Length: 5 minutes
  • Resources: Avoiding Scam Calls Checklist
Course overview
In this micro course, you’ll learn how to stop a phone scammer in their tracks. It outlines what vishing attacks (phone scams) are and why people fall prey to them. You'll examine examples of common phone scams so you can recognize these types of scams before they have the opportunity to do harm to you and your business.
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course learning objectives
  • Define what phone scams and vishing attacks are
  • Identify how to avoid phone scams
  • Demonstrate how to report phone scams or vishing attacks
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Certification included
Downloadable certificate upon completion.

Skills you'll learn in this course

Cybersecurity

Mobile Devices

Information Security

What We Offer

What's included in this online course?

Video

Professional video is included with every course, discussing main topics and recapping key learning points.

Knowledge Checks

Check your retention of material and concepts with fun knowledge checks in the form of quizzes and games.

Engaging Material

Interactive elements, scenarios, and knowledge checks make learning entertaining and boost comprehension. 

Business Soft Skills

Critical knowledge to increase your value to your employer. Study at your own pace, at home or on the go.

Additional Resources

A list of additional resources is included with each course, directing students to extra material for further study.

Summary / Checklist

Each course comes with a summary of the key areas taught, in addition to a checklist for immediate implementation of ideas.