Random other call that offered nothing useful—just a nuisance.
Reverse Phone Lookup in Canada — Latest Reports by Region
Check unknown phone numbers in Canada with recent community reports. See caller patterns across Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver and more, and share your experience.
Phone number reputation in Canada
Unsure about a Canadian number? Here you’ll find fresh community reports and practical tips for what to watch out for. Canada sees both legitimate callbacks from banks, couriers and agencies, as well as phishing related to taxes, customs or supposed delivery notices. In metropolitan areas like Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, Calgary or Ottawa, mixed patterns are common. Important: area codes (e.g., 416, 905, 514, 604, 780) are not reliable location proof due to portability and VoIP — judge content and context, not just the digits.
Best practice: call back via the official number listed on the provider’s website/app, check in‑app notices and never share one‑time codes by phone. If you encounter recurring issues, document them and use your device/carrier blocking tools (Rogers, Bell, Telus). Short, factual notes here help others decide faster.
Likely spam
Got a call from an advertising firm; the pitch was pretty generic but at least they were polite.
Never have I answered a number I don't recognize.
Another scam attempt, they tried to get me to confirm my credit card details.
Another suspicious number, probably a scam.
Got a suspicious call that turned out to be a scam. Blocked the number right away.
The caller pretended to be from a reputable company but it was clearly a scam.
A scam call came through, full of empty threats and vague promises.
The caller was utterly silent.
Scam call again, and it was as obvious as ever.
Another scam attempt; the caller pretended to be from tech support and asked for remote access. Don't fall for it.
Phishing attempt disguised as a tax refund notification. Scam, stay cautious.
The scammer sounded surprisingly confident, but the request for my bank details raised immediate red flags.
A call with no sound.
Scam call – the caller pretended to be from my bank and asked for credentials.
This call tried to lure me with a too‑good‑to‑be‑true offer. It was clearly a scam attempt.
Scam call, they claimed I owed money I never borrowed. I blocked the number.
Such calls may record voices for AI-driven identity theft or simply collect personal data for resale. The recommended response to these silent calls is to answer but remain silent. A real person would try to initiate dialogue after a brief pause. Those with benign intentions typically avoid making outgoing calls, allowing them to stay silent on the other side.
Someone claimed I owed money on a loan I never took – another scam.
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FAQ — Canada
How do I verify legitimate calls in Canada?
Call back via the official number from the company’s website/app. Don’t share 2FA codes. Check in‑app notices and verify ticket IDs over a separate channel.
Do area codes prove location?
Not reliably. Portability and VoIP mean area codes (e.g., 416, 514, 604, 905, 780) are not a trustworthy location signal. Evaluate content, timing and patterns.
What patterns are common?
Delivery notices, bank callbacks, verification codes, but also tax/customs phishing, fake support hotlines and aggressive sales calls.
How can I protect myself?
Block repeats on your device, use carrier filters, don’t respond to pressure, and add a short, factual experience here to help others.