The caller claimed I won a contest and needed my bank details. Classic scam tactics.
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.
Another scam attempt, this one about a fake charity donation request.
Got a scam call offering a 'free' gift card in exchange for personal details.
I got a lead‑generation call from this line, but I have no details; could someone explain how to verify whether it's a Canadian number or just an app‑generated one?
User rating: Neutral.
User notes: Annoying
This was a classic scam—offering a too-good-to-be-true investment.
Scam call: they pretended to be a utility company and demanded payment.
A vague, unsolicited call that didn't provide any useful information.
Got a classic scam call asking for personal info; stay away.
Call came through silently
Purports to be a charitable request
Scammers based in the UK
Call received without sound
Received a counterfeit survey call that was actually a scam—avoid it.
A call about a charity event; the caller was courteous.
That call felt like a scam attempt; the script was all over the place.
Unclear registration of data
Incoming call with no sound
Scam callers trying to trick you into a fake investment—stay away.
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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.