A missed call from this number was received, and upon calling back, a man claimed to be from Telus and Kodo, using a fake name that was previously provided.
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Summary — +18443721809
Expert Opinion
Like a phantom knock that vanishes before you can greet the visitor, calls from +1‑844‑372‑1809 appear, drop, or stay silent, leaving you uneasy. The pattern—brief rings, no conversation, occasional claim of representing Telus or Koodo—matches common spoofing and scam tactics. Never share personal data, PINs, or banking info with an unsolicited caller, even if they sound official. Let the call go to voicemail, block the number, and report it to your carrier’s fraud department. Use call‑blocking apps, enable carrier‑level spam filters, and regularly review account activity for any unauthorized changes. Staying cautious turns a potential threat into a harmless missed call.
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Recent Reports for (844) 372-1809
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Scam
This number is running a scam about fake investments. Steer clear.
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Other
The call was received just now.
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Harassment Call
For the past week, this number has been calling daily, hanging up before the call can be answered, but still registering as a voicemail.
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Silent Call
Similary, I answered the call and they hung up right away, very strange
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Other
The line was busy when an attempt was made to call back
Constant calls from this number prompted me to call back, and after verifying my phone number and security pin with a Telus representative, I confirmed the call's legitimacy
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Harassment Call
Daily calls from this number, usually around 6:40 PM, with no messages, are very annoying.
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Unknown
A call was received from this number inquiring about a person named Brett, but the caller refused to provide further information
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Scam
Scam claiming emergency with a relative. Heartless tactic. Reported.
The call was abrupt, with only a recording or device noise, prompting me to hang up immediately.
Initially, the caller claimed to be from TELUS, but upon reviewing previous calls, it appears the same number was used for an Amazon Prime scam, suggesting a pattern of fraudulent activity
The most effective approach to stopping unwanted calls from a specific caller is to engage with them, allowing you to identify themselves and their purpose, and firmly establish your boundaries.
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Unknown
Your suggestion may be valid, but do you have a more effective solution than blocking, as it seems to be a temporary fix
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Unknown
You're not wasting they're time, or tying up they're phone line, you should look up the term 'abandoned call'
To waste their time, I let the phone stay connected, forcing them to wait for the line to clear.
When i ansered the call, there was compleat silence on the other end, so i ended up blocking the number
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Silent Call
The caller hung up immediately after the call was connected.
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