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Reported Area Code 437 Spammers and Scammers. Find out about suspected scam phone calls and other nuisance calls and text messages that are coming from area code 437 - all thanks to our active community of CallerSmart users. Run a reverse phone lookup on any phone.
Another scam giveaway, like I pointed out in the deleted post, is that the number isn’t even registered to an Ottawa area code. Why would the City of Ottawa ever communicate with you from outside its own area code?
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Register your phone numbers with the National DNCLor call 1-866-580-DNCL (3625).To protect yourself from scams: 1. NEVER give an unsolicited caller access to your computer.If you receive an unexpected phone call about your computer system’s security status or performance, and the caller requests remote access to your computer, hang up – even if the caller claims to represent a well-known company or product. 2. Don’t give out p...
If you think you have fallen victim to a scam, that you have given remote access to your computer to a suspected scammer, or that your computer has been hacked: 1. Alert your financial institution.If you have provided your account details to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately and let them know. 2. Get further assistan...
The CRTC is aware of several suspected scams, and is publicizing them as a preventive measure. Current suspected scams include: 1. Scammers offering vacation deals. Unsolicited phone calls claiming to be legitimate companies such as Air Miles or WestJet selling cheap vacations. 2. Scammers alleging to be Google. Unsolicited phone calls alleging tha...
I reported the first scam to the pouliche online and Kijiji but no action was taken. How can a person get protection in this case? The scammers are sophisticated sending fake bills and creating fake websites of well known companies.
Mar 2, 2023 · The final chapter of CBC Toronto's series, The Cost of Fraud, explores some of the most prominent and emerging frauds reported in Ontario last year and provides tips to help protect...
Dec 3, 2023 · This serves as a huge red flag for residents who are familiar with Ontario’s area codes: 416, 647, 437, 905 289, 365, 742 including the newest 942 launched in May (2023).
