18002401627
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This number has contacted me excessively, with over 10 calls received.
Scotiabank scam calls – how to protect yourself!
Summary — +18002401627
Caller Name: SCOTIABANK
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States
Reviews: 152
Carrier: —, Region: —
Expert Opinion
Bottom line: the 1‑800‑240‑1627 number is widely reported as a fake Scotiabank line used to harvest personal info. Callers often claim pre‑approved credit offers, know your name, and press for account details, which are classic signs of a scam. Do not share any banking data, even if the caller sounds professional. Hang up, block the number on your phone, and report the incident to Scotiabank’s fraud department and to the national anti‑fraud centre. Consider using a call‑blocking app and enable two‑factor authentication on your accounts. Stay vigilant and treat unexpected bank calls as suspicious until you verify them through official channels.
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Location: United States
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Recent Reports for (800) 240-1627
Legitimacy was confirmed through a conversation in French with a Scotiabank representative, although English-speaking representatives often struggle with the language
Following a brief pause, this number has resumed its frequent calls, with one call coming immediately after another. Upon investigation, it appears to be a fraudulent number, not affiliated with Scotiabank, as confirmed by the bank.
Despite being blocked, this number continues to call multiple times a day, leaving no message, it's extremely frustrating and somehow they manage to bypass the block
18002401627
Spam
Spam call
I keep geting calls from this number, somtimes 2-3 times a day, i tryed to block it but it didnt work
This number has been making repeated calls, clearly an attempt to scam.
Following verification with Scotiabank, it appears this call was a genuine sales call from their team regarding pre-approval for a credit card, rather than a scam
This number had been calling daily, twice a day, and after a brief pause, the calls have resumed; despite being blocked, the calls persist
A caller claiming to represent Scotiabank asked for me by my full name, which I believe is a scam, especially since they called multiple times without leaving a message; I recommend avoiding these calls and blocking the number.
Apparently, a man with a heavy accent from India or Asia rang me multiple time's, claiming i was pre-approved for a credit card under the name of Scotiabank
Today, i recieve a call from this phone number, it appear as Scotiabank on my screen.
Spoofing Scotiabank number to trick me. Unknown but shady. Didn't bite.
Repeated calls from this number, sometimes up to 10 times a day, are extremely annoying, especially since they never leave a message or voicemail, which seems to be their tactic.
Apparently, the call display shows "Scotiabank" on my landline.
18002401627
Scam
This number has been calling me on Sept, 13, 16, 21, 26 & 28th, 2023, I have placed them under 'suspected spam' & thank goodness my phone doesnt ring anymore, I'm going to say this is harassment, Please, how do we stop this scammer from calling, thats a good question
Repeated calls have been made to my phone asking to update my wife's account information with Scotiabank, despite neither of us having an account with the bank.
While I was at work, I got a very irritating call from this number, which turned out to be spam, and it's extremely annoying that they don't leave a message.
The call was clearly unsolicited and appeared to be spam.
Purportedly representing BNS, they made false claims about offering exclusive investment opportunities.
I just recieved a call from someone claiming to be from Scotiabank, they wanted to confirm my middle initial, it sounded suspicious to me
This number calls daily, with unwavering consistency
A call from a woman claiming to represent Scotia bank informed me that I was pre-approved for a credit card due to my alleged loyalty as a customer, despite my never having been a customer of theirs.
I received an offer for a credit card upgrade from this number, which was puzzling since I'm not a customer of Scotiabank.
After expressing my disinterest, the call was ended promptly.
Realization has set in that I may have fallen prey to a scam after providing details for a credit card offer; I'm now seeking guidance on the next steps to take
Someone contacted me saying i have been pre-approved for a credit card
Apparently, these individuals are persistent in their claims of being from Scotiabank, citing specific knowledge of a family member's account. Notably, their accents consistently suggest an Asian origin. However, upon calling the number back, a representative with a native English accent confirmed its legitimacy, leaving ordinary people bewildered about what constitutes a genuine call. It raises questions about why such offers cannot be communicated directly to customers via mail, allowing them to verify the information at a Scotiabank branch.
The call occurred at 5:20 PM EDT on July 28, but no further details or context were provided about the call's purpose or origin.
The caller claimed I was preapproved for a credit card, but their language skills were limited and they were spoofing a legitimate bank's number, which raised suspicions; they also asked for personal info despite the bank having no record of the call
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