The caller claimed to be from Scotiabank and requested my name, followed by a query about my date of birth, prompting me to end the call.
Scotiabank Scam Calls? What You Need to Know!
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Surprisingly, this number shows up far more often than a legitimate bank line would. Callers pose as Scotiabank agents, use your name, and prompt you to press buttons or share personal information. Because the script is automated, the voice may sound professional, but the request for birth dates, account numbers, or payment details is a red flag. Never confirm details on the call; instead hang up and contact Scotiabank directly using the official toll‑free number on their website. If the call persists, block the number and report it to the Canadian Anti‑Fraud Centre. Staying skeptical and protecting your data can stop these robocall scams before they cause damage.
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Recent Reports for (855) 475-1557
I got a voice mail from a representative from Scotia Bank but its not true, they didnt even leave a message
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Morning calls around 9:20 are a daily occurrence from this number.
We've been receiving daily calls from this number, claiming to be from the Banque Scotia, but it's actually a phishing scam trying to obtain confidential information.
Be cautious of this number, as it has been used for phishing scams by individuals claiming to represent Scotiabank, attempting to gather personal information through automated messages and live representatives. Refrain from engaging with the caller and hang up immediately. The scammers may employ yes or no questions, including inquiries about your address and birthdate, which should be ignored.
A scammer claimed to be from Scotia Bank, referencing a previous call made to the bank, which raised major red flags
A message was left requesting that either myself or my spouse contact Scotia Bank, but it seemed suspicious and was ignored
A robocall claiming to be from ScotiaBank was received, but it was hung up when it asked for personal info.
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A suspicious automated call claimed to be from my financial institution, but something didn't seem right
The caller claimed to be representing Scotia bank.
A person claiming to be from Scotiabank called, but when I contacted the actual bank, they had no record of this number or its purpose.
An employee from Scotiabank declined to provide their name.
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This is a scam for fake tech fixes. Waste of airtime.
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Similar to other reports, this caller claimed to represent Scotia Bank but requested additional confirmation, which seems unnecessary given that they already possess my name and phone number.
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The message I received was identical to the one described, and it's clearly a scam.
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This number has both automated and human callers, somtimes its hard to differenciate.
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I dont understand why Scotiabank call me, asking to confirm my identity over the phone, thats not secure
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It seems there was an attempt to mislead last week, given the illogical reason for looking up a known phone number, suggesting a possible scam.
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A call was received on a Saturday morning from someone claiming to be from Scotiabank, requesting personal verification, which seems suspicious as banks do not typically make such calls on weekends unless for collections.
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If Scotiabank has your information on file, they may contact you via phone, text, or email; to verify if the past due department has called, you can contact the number on the back of your card and ask to be transferred to the 'Past Due' department for confirmation
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It appears to be the past due department notifying of outstanding payments, which can be resolved by contacting the bank's call centers or paying online.
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I've been recieving calls at all hours, and they usually start with a text message stating my Scotialine account is past due, I've blocked the number and contacted Scotiabank to confirm its a scam.
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They are attempting to acces my banking informations
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I recieve a text and voicemail from scotiabank say my visa is past due, but they want me to send payment via text, it's sketchy.
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A call purportedly from Scotiabank claims a missed payment, yet our payments are automated.
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Following a text message, I received a phone call from this number, which I believe to be a scam, particularly given the claimed location of Brownsville, Surrey County, Turks and Caicos Island.
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A scam call claimed to be from Scotiabank, asking for birthdate information to verify identity, which is not a practice Scotiabank follows over the phone. The automated call was a clear indication of a scam.
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This is clearly a scam, considering my Scotiabank account is closed and I have no outstanding debts; legitimate banks do not contact clients via text
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Definately a scam, I recieved two calls from this number.
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