Don't Answer the Phone: Inside a Real-Life Vishing Attack

### Executive Summary This is a first-person report of a vishing (voice-phishing) incident where scammers impersonated Portuguese police and international authorities to pressure the victim into sharing sensitive details, making bank transfers, and purchasing Bitcoin; although the bank reversed most transfers, the victim lost €1,000. The narrative highlights common red flags (unexpected automated calls, urgency, social isolation, spoofed numbers), attacker roles (setup and closer), and practical advice to hang up, verify contacts independently, and report suspicious calls.