phonescam
nounUK /ˈfəʊnskæm/
US /ˈfoʊnskæm/
A trick where someone uses a phone to cheat people out of their money.
My grandma got a phonescam call from someone pretending to be her bank.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A dishonest scheme run entirely through phone calls or text messages.
Police warned about a new phonescam targeting elderly residents.
3. A fake phone call designed to steal personal information.
The phonescam asked him to read out his credit card number.
4. Any deceptive phone-based con, including fake prizes or refunds.
She hung up when she realized the prize offer was just a phonescam.