Governments NEVER call their citizens. It`s always by physical mail. Even if you have suspicions, do NOT call back the number(s) on the email. Instead, call the number listed online on their official websites. I think these fraudulent calls use the area code to trick people into thinking it`s a local call or a legitimate call from the government, so they`re more likely to answer. Phone scams may be an old trick, but they`re still common because they work. Always beware of unwanted calls and play it safe. The safest course of action is always to call the company at the number listed on their website. If you are asked to act quickly and urgently, or if you are asked to grant access to your device or private information, hang up the phone immediately. Last year, there was a 3 or 4 month period where I received over a dozen voicemails from someone claiming to be from Revenue Canada (the call ad also said “CRA”).
I thought it was a scam and Googled his number and found information that it was. The message always said that I had my SIN ready to give it away when I called it back. bastards. I once thought about answering one of their calls to tell them what I thought of them, but I couldn`t be bothered. These are fraudulent calls, similar to Social Security Number fraudulent calls in the United States. The phone calls appear to be from the United States, according to those sharing their experiences on Twitter. In addition to attempting to collect personal information, these calls may result in long distance charges if the actual location of the call is outside of Canada. These calls are clearly aimed at manipulating and exploiting people who do not understand the systems of government and how they work in Canada.
This fraudulent Service Canada call from the “legal team” made me listen to a robotic voice demanding my SIN no less than seven times today. Of course, cold calls have been around for ages and I don`t remember a part of my childhood when people didn`t call my landline and ask if we needed a sewage system or window cleaning. Hi guys, I apologize in advance if this is not the right submarine for this. I`ve been getting a lot of calls from different numbers lately and it`s always the same bot voice saying the same thing. “This appeal is about a Service Canada direction against your SIN. I know it must be a scam because I haven`t done anything illegal, I still have many years on my license, I don`t even work here and the calls come from a different number every time, but I wanted to look around and see if it`s a common thing, or if I`m wrong and it`s legitimate? I work for Service Canada and I am still receiving fraudulent calls from “Service Canada” on my work phone AND my cell phone. Here are the details: We do not have a “legal department”, we do not employ the RCMP and we will never ask you for banking or credit card information. Once again, Canadians appear to be inundated with fraudulent calls from fraudsters pretending to be Service Canada employees. And yes, I`ve answered every one of those calls because I`m from Ontario and I`m still wondering if it`s something important to my family or friends. Service Canada will not call you.
If someone calls and pretends to be him, he is a scammer and you should hang up or waste as much time as possible so that he cannot fool anyone. Grande Prairie RCMP are warning residents about a new Service Canada phone scam circulating in the community. Police say they have received an increase in reports of residents receiving calls from scammers claiming to be from Service Canada, and that the potential victim`s social security number or account has been compromised and suspended. Your caller ID display (caller ID) typically displays the phone number and name associated with the line you were called on. Unfortunately, fraudulent telemarketers can alter the information displayed on the caller ID display (a practice known as caller identity theft) to misrepresent themselves and trick someone into answering the call. Fraudulent calls. I get them on my work phone, which isn`t even under my name. It is therefore advisable not to call back unknown numbers and in no case to press 2 (or any other number they suggest) to talk to someone. The calls are all from numbers beginning with the Canadian area codes, primarily from Ontario. I don`t know if it`s because a lot of government services come from Ontario, or because I was too lazy to change my phone number to a Montreal area code and still switch to 416.
But here, I think it`s important to realize that these calls aren`t really about working on people like me. And yes, I`ve answered every one of those calls because I`m from Ontario and I`m still wondering if it`s something important to my family or friends. They are 100% fraudulent and probably call from the same part of the world to ask for sewer cleaning or pretend to be the Canada Revenue Agency or Microsoft Security. Once again, Canadians appear to be inundated with fraudulent calls from fraudsters pretending to be Service Canada employees. Short version: They use a random number that doesn`t actually display a real phone number, so they can make thousands of calls from another number. Watch the video, it`s a fun explanation of robocalls by John Oliver If you have received a suspicious call and would like to report it, please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, the authority responsible for handling these fraudulent calls. Calls try to convince you to contact someone so you can provide your Social Insurance Number by tapping a number on your phone. It`s probably phishing, but if you really want to be safe, ask Service Canada. For example, I have already received calls from the CRA, and it was worth checking again. Sergeant Shawn Graham of the Grande Prairie RCMP says the complainant then has the choice of taking legal action or paying for the disclosure of his information. He adds that the tone and speed of the call puts pressure on someone and contributes to an already potentially anxious call.
Last year, there was a 3 or 4 month period where I left over a dozen voicemails from someone claiming to be from Revenue Canada (the call ad also said “CRA”). I thought it was a scam and Googled his number and found information that it was. 9 calls in the last three days. All area codes 226 or 613 But that`s where I think it`s important to realize that these calls aren`t really about working on people like me. It`s probably phishing, but if you really want to be safe, ask Service Canada. For example, I have already received calls from the CRA, and it was worth checking. If you receive emails asking you to take prompt and urgent action, or if the claims in the email seem unrealistic or false in any way, it is safer to call the customer service department of the company that allegedly sent the email and confirm that they actually sent it. You can also check other emails from that company that you have received in the past. If the suspicious email looks different in some way, it`s probably a hoax. Service Canada does not call you. If someone calls and pretends to be him, he`s a scammer and you should either hang up or waste as much time as possible so they can`t fool anyone. Bonus points for causing them to insult you.
Bonus points if you insult them. In addition to attempting to collect personal information, these calls have the ability to bill for long distance calls if the location of the call is outside of Canada. I think these fraudulent calls use the area code to trick people into thinking it`s a location call or a legitimate call from the government, so they`re more likely to answer. But the world of fraudulent calls is much scarier than simple telemarketing and has managed to become much more annoying than any telemarketing call could ever be. Don`t fall victim to those fraudulent phone calls by hanging up when they sound too good to be true. “To verify the caller`s identity as a Service Canada employee, please hang up and contact 1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) directly,” explains the Canadian government website. The photos above show the seven calls I received today. The only issue from Montreal came from Structube and told me they would be delivering my new sofa tomorrow. Kind. The jovial sarcasm of the above tweet is usually how I feel about these calls when I receive them.
It`s hilarious, boring, and, for the most part, not hard to ignore. These calls are clearly aimed at manipulating and exploiting people who do not understand the systems of government and how they work in Canada. Don`t fall victim to those fraudulent phone calls by hanging up when they sound too good to be true. “If in doubt, please hang up and contact 1-800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) directly to verify the caller`s identity as a Service Canada employee,” the Canadian government website explains. I get these calls several times a day now. About the only people who call me are the scammers, the telemarketers, Canadian Blood Services for blood donations, and my mother. See also, www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/protect-fraud/internet-email-telephone.html On the day of writing, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., I received seven fraudulent phone calls, six of which featured a robotic voice claiming to be part of Service Canada`s legal team. The message always said that I should have my SIN ready to give it away when I call it back. Bags full of dirt. I once thought about answering one of their calls to tell them what I thought of them, but I couldn`t be bothered. The Department of Justice is aware of “fake” calls that appear to come from one of our offices, but are fraudulent.