User notes: Bad and Annoying
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 advises caution
Scam call pretending to be a bank security alert. I hung up right away.
Scam attempt – the caller asked for payment details right away.
User note: Exercise caution.
User note: Exercise caution.
Scam call with a rehearsed script – don't fall for it.
Repeated calls without leaving a voicemail
They pretended to be from a government agency to get my info—definitely a scam.
No audio during the call
Received a call that smelled like a scam; hung up immediately.
Butcher shop fraud.
Another scam attempt, this time pretending to be tech support. I blocked the number.
According to Restitution.info, fraudsters are seeking details about my investment account.
Posing as the Calgary Business Development Office, they repeatedly asked about our moving date and grew increasingly aggressive.
Call with no audio
User supplied info: Good
I received a call about a charity donation, but the script felt scripted and pushy. Could be legit, but I'm wary.
Calls appear to be spoofed
Call with no sound
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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.