Is your Scotiabank callback a fraud?

Summary — +18779726842

Untrustworthy
Caller Name: Scotiabank (claimed)
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States
Reviews: 17

Expert Opinion

Imagine getting a call that sounds exactly like your bank, yet the script pushes you to share personal data and a PIN. The number 877‑972‑6842 shows up in dozens of reports, most of which label the outreach as a scam targeting Scotiabank customers. Even if a real employee initiates a mortgage renewal, the verification process should be done through official channels listed on the bank’s website. Never provide card numbers, PINs, or credit‑report details to an unsolicited caller. If you’re unsure, hang up, call the bank’s official line, and monitor your accounts for unexpected activity.

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Caller Names

Scotiabank (claimed)
Scotia Bank
Scotiabank
scam
Unknown, supposedly Scotiabank

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Recent Reports for (877) 972-6842

18779726842 Scam Scotia Bank

They will probbably ask for your Scotia Bank Debit card PIN, be carefull.

18779726842 Scam Scotiabank

Allegedly they are from Scotiabank, they wouldnt divulge the purpose of the call untill i provided sensetive informations, when i asked for a verification numbre they provided 877-972-6842

18779726842 Scotia bank (scam)

This is likely a scam, as the caller claimed to represent Scotia bank and offered to renew my mortgage, but their accent was difficult to understand and I would advise against providing any personal information.

18779726842 Scam Scotia Bank

A call was received with a broken message claiming to be from Scotia Bank regarding mortgage renewal, but the call was suspicious and unclear, directing me to call back at 877-972-6842.

18779726842 Scam Scotiabank (supposedly)

Only one user has confirmed this as a legitimate call from Scotia, specifically regarding mortgage renewal, but the fact that the caller knew the affected party's name and timed it with our renewal raises suspicions of potential credit report misuse.

18779726842 Scam Scotiabank (claimed)

The caller falsely claimed to represent Scotiabank.

18779726842 Customer Service Scotia Bank

After verifying the employee ID of the representative who called, it was confirmed that the call was legitimate and not a scam

18779726842 Scam Scam

This is a scam.

18779726842 Scam Unknown, supposedly Scotiabank

After multiple calls claiming my husband needed to contact Scotiabank, it became clear this was a scam when they couldn't find any information under his name.

18779726842 Unknown

I also recieved a call from this number yesterday, July 26, 2017, with the same story

18779726842 Scam Scotiabank (claimed)

I believe this is a scam due to the similar phone number to legitimate services like Scotiabank and Student Aid.

18779726842 Scam scam

This is likely a scam, as the caller claimed to be from Scotiabank, but the actual number for Scotiabank is 877 472 6842, and for student aid, it's 800 472 6842, which are very similar.

18779726842 Scam 1-866-267-8842

After receiving the same call, I contacted Scotiabank's fraud department, and they advised me to change my bank card and notify the credit bureau; notably, this is not a legitimate Scotiabank number.

18779726842 Financial Scotia

After receiving four messages requesting a callback to this number, I decided to respond and found that it was not a scam, but rather an attempt to persuade me to renew my Scotia mortgage early.

18779726842 Scotiabank

A Scotiabank employee advised ignoring calls from unknown numbers that do not provide a name or branch

18779726842 Unknown

I received the same call, which was quite unexpected

18779726842 Scam Scotiabank (claimed)

This is clearly a scam, as they claim to be from Scotiabank for a non-sales purpose but then request a callback on a different number.

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