Pretexting
N/A
借口欺诈
Pretexting · N/A · 借口欺诈 · PREE-tekst-ing · pretext · false persona scam · Digital Security · social-engineering · scams · everydayDigital Securitypretext false persona scam/PREE-tekst-ing/
Also known as: pretext, false persona scam
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Pretexting is inventing a believable story and identity to manipulate someone into sharing information or taking unsafe actions.
Real-World Example
Someone posing as payroll and asking HR to “urgently update direct-deposit details” is pretexting.
References
Related terms
discuss://translation · public
Translation discussion
Anyone can read and write here. Pick a display name — no email or account. Please keep the thread constructive. Thumb up a rendering you agree with — that helps the editor see consensus; it does not publish the term by itself. You can edit or delete your own comments from this browser; another device or cleared site data cannot.
Community lists who wrote, on which term, and when.
Loading discussion…