Common comparison error
Calling the number supplied in Phishing is not independent verification; KYC contacts must come from another trusted source.
GlossaryRegulation & safety
Phishing
A message or webpage designed to obtain passwords, identity documents, payment details, or account codes by deception.
Practical use
How to verify Phishing
Read Phishing together with AML, KYC, Payment redirection scam. The comparison must preserve the exact rule, value, state, and evidence described below.
A neutral example
A caller connected with Phishing asks for screen sharing to fix a withdrawal. Access is refused, passwords are changed cleanly, and AML evidence is retained. This cannot be swapped with a neighboring term: for Phishing, deceptive messages and pages seek credentials, identity evidence, payment data, or authentication codes.
Evidence path
Where to verify Phishing
Use the source that governs the exact contract, account, entity, or platform state. A general definition cannot replace current broker terms.