Social Engineering Scams - How Do Scammers Reach You? episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 4 MIN

Social Engineering Scams - How Do Scammers Reach You?

from Get Smart About Scams · host Educators Credit Union

Did you know those annoying scam calls and texts you get on a weekly basis have names? They're pretty fun to say, too. The three common fraud platforms are: phishing, vishing, and smishing. Each method has a unique strength and intention, but the scammer is almost always impersonating someone of authority. Check out the full episode to learn more about each type of scam, how to spot them, and what to do when you receive a phish, vish or smish attempt. Learn more about Educators Credit Union and how to join us at ecu.com. Insured by NCUA. Membership eligibility required.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 12, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Social Engineering Scams - How Do Scammers Reach You?

0:00 4:11

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Get Smart About Scams?

This episode is 4 minutes long.

When was this Get Smart About Scams episode published?

This episode was published on February 12, 2026.

Can I download this Get Smart About Scams episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!