Charity Donation Scam Calls – How to Spot Them!

Summary — +17783570166

Untrustworthy
Caller Name: Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Caller Type: Silent Call
Location: Canada
Reviews: 7

Expert Opinion

Ever wondered why calls from +17783570166 feel so unsettling? The pattern points to a classic donation scam, where callers pose as charities like hospitals, symphonies, or animal groups to pressure you for money. These rings often drop silent voicemails or hang up, a hallmark of automated spam. Protect yourself by letting unknown numbers go to voicemail, using call‑blocking tools, and never sharing personal or financial details. If you suspect a charitable request, independently verify the organization’s official contact info before donating. Report persistent offenders to the FTC or your phone carrier to help curb the nuisance.

Caller Categories

Silent Call
Non-profit organization
Scam
Spam

Caller Names

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
spca
BC children Hospital

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Recent Reports for (778) 357-0166

17783570166 Silent Call

A call was received, and a voicemail was left, but it was blank, which is unsettling

17783570166 Non-profit organization spca

After making a donation online, the SPCA has been making harassing calls.

17783570166 Scam Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Me llamaron diciendo que estaban recaudando donaciones para la Orquesta Sinfónica de Vancouver, sonaba como una estafa!

17783570166 Spam

It seems like a spam call, I also got a call from another number, 7783570171.

17783570166 Scam

No messages were left after the call, similar to another call received yesterday from a different number, which also appears to be spam.

17783570166 Non-profit organization BC children Hospital

Apparently, they claim to be from BC children Hospital, asking for donations, makes me wonder whats the actual percentage of goverment funding for childrens healthcare

17783570166 Silent Call

Daily calls are being made to my number at varying times, with no messages left behind.

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