![Crypto Terms Glossary: What is Pretexting? Crypto Terms Glossary: What is Pretexting?](/img/60/1093/what-is-pretexting-sm.webp)
Pretexting is a social engineering technique used in cybercrime in which an attacker typically poses as a trusted figure such as a bank official, head of a company, or law enforcement officer through communication channels with the intention of defrauding a victim. By posing as a trusted figure, the attackers manipulate victims into sharing sensitive data or capital, often through digital channels.