GITNUXREPORT 2025

Vishing Statistics

Vishing attacks surged 150% in 2022, causing over $530 million losses.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Vishing attacks increased by 150% in 2022 compared to the previous year

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78% of organizations experienced a vishing attack in 2023

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92% of people could not distinguish a vishing call from a legitimate one

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55% of vishing attacks targeted financial institutions in 2022

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Mobile devices account for nearly 70% of all vishing scams

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The success rate of vishing attacks is estimated to be around 85%

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About 12% of vishing calls are automated or use pre-recorded messages

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The number of vishing calls peaked in Q2 of 2023, with a 30% increase compared to Q1

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Vishing accounts for approximately 25% of all voice phishing scams reported in 2022

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The average duration of a vishing call is approximately 4 minutes

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Evidence shows that 70% of vishing scams originate from overseas, primarily from Southeast Asia

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Vishing scams are most prevalent during tax season, with a 40% increase in reported cases from January to April

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33% of users do not use any form of call authentication or verification tools, which makes them more vulnerable to vishing

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Only 25% of employees have undergone specific training to recognize vishing attempts

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Vishing attacks tend to happen more frequently on weekdays than weekends, with a 60% higher incidence rate

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The most common vishing tactic involves falsely claiming to be from a bank or technical support, used in about 74% of cases

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Vishing scams involving cryptocurrency accounts increased by 80% in 2023

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Vishing attempts are often concentrated during late afternoon hours, between 3 PM and 6 PM, accounting for 65% of reported cases

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Only 20% of vishing attempts get reported to authorities, leading to underestimation of the problem

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The number of vishing-related law enforcement cases increased by 45% in 2022, indicating rising criminal activity

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57% of consumers say they are less confident in phone-based security methods after experiencing or hearing about vishing scams

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Automated vishing calls can reach up to 1,000 numbers per hour, making mass targeting highly efficient

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Vishing-related phishing emails often include links that lead to fake websites designed to steal login credentials, used in 69% of cases

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Incidents of vishing are predicted to increase by 25% in the next two years due to technological advancements

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Fake verifications via text message are often used as a secondary step in vishing schemes, especially for social media accounts

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The FBI received over 20,000 vishing complaints in 2022, resulting in losses exceeding $530 million

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The average financial loss per vishing incident is approximately $4,000

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In 2022, phishing and vishing attacks led to over $1 billion in financial losses worldwide

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The loss from vishing scams globally is projected to reach $2.5 billion by 2025

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In 2023, the average financial loss per victim in a vishing scam was estimated at $1,200, down from previous years due to increased awareness

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82% of businesses have implemented anti-vishing training, but only 30% regularly test their employees’ response

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52% of vishing perpetrators use caller ID spoofing to appear legitimate

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Fake caller ID displays are used in 78% of vishing attacks to manipulate victims' trust

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65% of victims of vishing scams knew the caller was not legitimate but still shared sensitive information

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Vishing scams are often successful because 45% of people tend to trust the caller if they claim to be from a bank or government agency

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35% of employees reported that they received a suspicious vishing call at their workplace in the last six months

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Approximately 60% of vishing victims are aged between 30 and 50 years old

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40% of consumers who received a vishing call reported feeling pressured to reveal confidential information

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87% of vishing attacks target individuals rather than corporations

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90% of vishing victims do not report the scam due to embarrassment or fear

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In 2022, approximately 43% of vishing victims reported suffering financial fraud

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Vishing attack success rate is higher among elderly populations, with 64% of scams succeeding among those over 60

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Over 60% of people who get a suspicious call are unsure whether to trust it or not, highlighting confusion

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The most vulnerable age group to vishing is reported to be 18-29 years old, with 75% of scams involving this demographic

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Key Highlights

Vishing attacks increased by 150% in 2022 compared to the previous year
78% of organizations experienced a vishing attack in 2023
The FBI received over 20,000 vishing complaints in 2022, resulting in losses exceeding $530 million
92% of people could not distinguish a vishing call from a legitimate one
65% of victims of vishing scams knew the caller was not legitimate but still shared sensitive information
The average financial loss per vishing incident is approximately $4,000
55% of vishing attacks targeted financial institutions in 2022
Mobile devices account for nearly 70% of all vishing scams
Vishing scams are often successful because 45% of people tend to trust the caller if they claim to be from a bank or government agency
35% of employees reported that they received a suspicious vishing call at their workplace in the last six months
The success rate of vishing attacks is estimated to be around 85%
Approximately 60% of vishing victims are aged between 30 and 50 years old
About 12% of vishing calls are automated or use pre-recorded messages

Vishing is surging at an alarming rate—its attacks skyrocketed by 150% in 2022, targeting nearly 80% of organizations in 2023—and understanding this covert threat is crucial as scammers exploit trust, technology, and human vulnerability to steal over half a billion dollars annually.

Attack Trends and Statistics

Vishing attacks increased by 150% in 2022 compared to the previous year
78% of organizations experienced a vishing attack in 2023
92% of people could not distinguish a vishing call from a legitimate one
55% of vishing attacks targeted financial institutions in 2022
Mobile devices account for nearly 70% of all vishing scams
The success rate of vishing attacks is estimated to be around 85%
About 12% of vishing calls are automated or use pre-recorded messages
The number of vishing calls peaked in Q2 of 2023, with a 30% increase compared to Q1
Vishing accounts for approximately 25% of all voice phishing scams reported in 2022
The average duration of a vishing call is approximately 4 minutes
Evidence shows that 70% of vishing scams originate from overseas, primarily from Southeast Asia
Vishing scams are most prevalent during tax season, with a 40% increase in reported cases from January to April
33% of users do not use any form of call authentication or verification tools, which makes them more vulnerable to vishing
Only 25% of employees have undergone specific training to recognize vishing attempts
Vishing attacks tend to happen more frequently on weekdays than weekends, with a 60% higher incidence rate
The most common vishing tactic involves falsely claiming to be from a bank or technical support, used in about 74% of cases
Vishing scams involving cryptocurrency accounts increased by 80% in 2023
Vishing attempts are often concentrated during late afternoon hours, between 3 PM and 6 PM, accounting for 65% of reported cases
Only 20% of vishing attempts get reported to authorities, leading to underestimation of the problem
The number of vishing-related law enforcement cases increased by 45% in 2022, indicating rising criminal activity
57% of consumers say they are less confident in phone-based security methods after experiencing or hearing about vishing scams
Automated vishing calls can reach up to 1,000 numbers per hour, making mass targeting highly efficient
Vishing-related phishing emails often include links that lead to fake websites designed to steal login credentials, used in 69% of cases
Incidents of vishing are predicted to increase by 25% in the next two years due to technological advancements
Fake verifications via text message are often used as a secondary step in vishing schemes, especially for social media accounts

Attack Trends and Statistics Interpretation

With vishing attacks soaring by 150% in 2022 and over 78% of organizations feeling the sting in 2023—despite 70% of victims failing to distinguish them from legitimate calls—cybercriminals are leveraging automated, overseas-hosted schemes that target financial institutions and cryptocurrency accounts during peak hours, underscoring an urgent need for proactive call authentication and employee training to stem this escalating voice scam tide.

Financial Impact and Losses

The FBI received over 20,000 vishing complaints in 2022, resulting in losses exceeding $530 million
The average financial loss per vishing incident is approximately $4,000
In 2022, phishing and vishing attacks led to over $1 billion in financial losses worldwide
The loss from vishing scams globally is projected to reach $2.5 billion by 2025
In 2023, the average financial loss per victim in a vishing scam was estimated at $1,200, down from previous years due to increased awareness

Financial Impact and Losses Interpretation

Despite a slight dip in per-victim losses thanks to rising awareness, the staggering $1 billion global toll in 2022 and projected $2.5 billion by 2025 underscore that vishing remains a lucrative and persistent threat that demands vigilant skepticism.

Prevention, Reporting, and Response

82% of businesses have implemented anti-vishing training, but only 30% regularly test their employees’ response

Prevention, Reporting, and Response Interpretation

While most businesses are arming their employees with anti-vishing knowledge, only a fraction actually put that training to the test—raising the question of whether they're truly prepared for the next convincing scam.

Technologies and Tactics Used

52% of vishing perpetrators use caller ID spoofing to appear legitimate
Fake caller ID displays are used in 78% of vishing attacks to manipulate victims' trust

Technologies and Tactics Used Interpretation

With over half of vishing perpetrators cloaking themselves in fake caller IDs, it's clear that trust is the currency they exploit—making it more vital than ever to verify before you verify.

Victim Demographics and Behavior

65% of victims of vishing scams knew the caller was not legitimate but still shared sensitive information
Vishing scams are often successful because 45% of people tend to trust the caller if they claim to be from a bank or government agency
35% of employees reported that they received a suspicious vishing call at their workplace in the last six months
Approximately 60% of vishing victims are aged between 30 and 50 years old
40% of consumers who received a vishing call reported feeling pressured to reveal confidential information
87% of vishing attacks target individuals rather than corporations
90% of vishing victims do not report the scam due to embarrassment or fear
In 2022, approximately 43% of vishing victims reported suffering financial fraud
Vishing attack success rate is higher among elderly populations, with 64% of scams succeeding among those over 60
Over 60% of people who get a suspicious call are unsure whether to trust it or not, highlighting confusion
The most vulnerable age group to vishing is reported to be 18-29 years old, with 75% of scams involving this demographic

Victim Demographics and Behavior Interpretation

Despite nearly two-thirds of vishing victims recognizing the scam, a startling number still fall prey, revealing that in the realm of deception, even awareness isn't enough to block a convincing enough call from draining wallets and eroding trust, especially among the young and elderly who remain the most susceptible targets.