Scam number, they were trying to sell something shady.
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.
User advised caution.
Scam call – they pretended to be from a bank and asked for account details.
User notes: Exercise caution.
A call arrives followed immediately by a text from another 587‑area number, claiming to be CarsForCash inquiring about a Mazda—something I never initiated.
The caller employed classic scam language, insisting I needed to verify my account information right away.
Calls keep coming in, but nobody answers. Could be an AI trying to mimic voices.
A company that collects debts
They left a message asking if we have a landline at home.
Advice: Do not answer this call.
A poll prompts you to press a key to indicate whether you have more lines besides just a cell phone.
Very suspicious conversation, sounded like a classic phone scam.
There was no answer.
No sound during the call.
Scam call asking for my social security number under the guise of verification.
No audio was heard during the call.
They claimed I owed money and threatened legal action. Classic scam tactics.
Unsolicited call with a fake charity pitch, stay away.
After I employed Google call screening, they disconnected right away.
They pretended to be from tech support and demanded remote access. Definitely a 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.