Scam call with a rehearsed script about a lottery win that doesn't exist.
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.
The caller claimed I was a beneficiary of an estate, but the story didn’t add up. Classic scam tactics.
A silent call was logged.
A cloned SIM card scam is being reported.
Call originated from a Rogers/Fido center in Kolkata, India – definitely not a scam.
Coup de fil silencieux.
Scam call trying to get me to click a link, hung up immediately.
When a woman named Helen claimed I had donated to the Salvation Army and thanked me, the line suddenly dropped, saving me from a likely charity scam; it only reconnected now. Given earlier notes on this number, that disconnection probably prevented fraud. Are charities becoming scammers now? What a world—yikes! – GS
User rates this as positive.
Unidentified caller
Received a scam call with a fake legal threat. The caller was obviously trying to scare me.
Scam attempt with a fake debt collector claim. Hang up immediately.
Another fraudulent call trying to get my bank details—blocked immediately.
Individual associated with a pension fund
The person on the line was pushing a fraudulent deal; ignore this number.
Received a fraudulent offer, looks like a scam.
Debt collector was persistent but polite.
They tried to convince me to invest in a bogus scheme. Classic scam.
Another scam call that tried to sound official; I hung up as soon as they asked for personal info.
The call was a clear phishing attempt, asking for passwords and account numbers.
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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.