Robocall that hit my voicemail, left several confusing messages about unknown topics, and I deleted and blocked it
Telus‑impersonating scam calls – how to stop them!
Summary — +18884961481
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Repeatedly, callers from +18884961481 claim they're Telus and warn of unpaid bills. Most recipients hear an automated voice that knows their name, then request personal details like a postal code or credit card number. Treat any unsolicited request for personal data as suspicious, especially when the caller cannot locate your account after you call back. Hang up, avoid pressing keypad prompts, and let your phone’s block feature handle future attempts. Report the number to the Canadian Anti‑Fraud Centre or your telecom’s spam‑call portal, and consider enrolling in a reputable call‑screening service to curb robocall volume.
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Recent Reports for (888) 496-1481
Receive several messages each week from this caller (blocked, so straight to voicemail); they pretend to be Telus but aren't—avoid them, they're after personal info.
Called using my name, Shaw requested data verification and my zip code. No prior dealings with them.
They used my name and once I hit 1, they began requesting personal details, so I ended the call. Calling back to verify if it was Telus led to the identical script. Definitely not Telus.
Chose not to pick up
Beware of this scammer claiming to represent Telus.
Calls from this number claim that my account is in arrears and that I owe more than my online account indicates, but when I call back, an automated voice states that my account cannot be found.
Claiming to be from Telus saying my payment is late. I do have Telus for two services. One bill is outstanding because I didn't request it and wanted it removed right away. It's home security sold door-to-door, which is banned in Canada. It failed the moment I stepped out, and I got burglarized. Suspect they obtained info from Telus, shared it, then targeted homes.
Repeatedly, I've been receiving calls and texts claiming my account is overdue.
Caller didn't introduce themselves, used a recording that mentioned my name, requested pressing 1 to confirm, then asked for my zip code—I ended the call. They've rung multiple times in the past month. Pressed 0 once but it led nowhere.
Despite blocking the number, i continou to recieve automated calls from Telus, claiming i have arrears, which is compleatly inaccurate
Fake support scam.
Odd call, no clear purpose. Just blocked it.