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1. crtc.gc.ca › eng › phoneHow to protect yourself from scammers | CRTC

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   Scammers of all kinds can obtain your telephone number fraudulently or from public lists, such as a phone book. As a result, you can receive scam calls even if you have an unlisted number, or you have registered your number on the National DNCL.

2. www.theglobeandmail.com › canada › article-top-scamsThe most common scams affecting Canadians in 2024

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   Jan 18, 2024 · Tech support. This scam involves getting a call or an urgent e-mail from a fraudster, who claims that the target’s computer has been infected with a serious virus or malware. They then charge...

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4. www.cbc.ca › news › businessTired of getting spam calls? Here's why you may never be rid ...

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   Jun 3, 2023 · Spam calls — or "scam calls" as they're also known — have become an infuriating part of life. By now, most people are well acquainted with fraudsters trying to dupe you out of your cash by...

5. www.springfinancial.ca › blog › cybersecurityScam Phone Calls in Canada: How to Identify Them & Protect ...

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   If you’ve been receiving strange phone calls from numbers you don't recognise, it’s quite possible that those unknown numbers are scam phone numbers. If you’ve been targeted, you’re not alone. Here’s how you can identify when you’re dealing with a scam phone call and what to do if you’ve been misled by one of these bogus calls... Table of Contents.

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7. www.canada.ca › en › revenue-agencyScams and fraud – CRA - Recognize a scam - Canada

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   Scam type: Phone call. Description. Scammers claiming to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will call to demand payment. They will call you from a fake number. They may spoof a local number or a number from local law enforcement agencies or governments.

8. www.consumerreports.org › consumer-protection › howHow to Identify a Phone Scam - Consumer Reports

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   Nov 2, 2015 · Impersonation fraud is rampant, but Consumer Reports explains how to identify a phone scam and tell when a call from "tech support" or the IRS is legitimate.

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   Are bogus phone calls a scam?

   • If you’ve been receiving strange phone calls from numbers you don't recognise, it’s quite possible that those unknown numbers are scam phone numbers. If you’ve been targeted, you’re not alone. Here’s how you can identify when you’re dealing with a scam phone call and what to do if you’ve been misled by one of these bogus calls...

   Scam Phone Calls in Canada: How to Identify Them & Protect Yourself

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   What are the most common phone scams?

   • Another common scam to watch for is the “one ringer”. That’s when you receive a call that only rings once or twice, prompting you to dial the number back to find out who’s behind the missed call. When you return the call, you pay a premium rate for the call, with no warning.

   Scam Phone Calls in Canada: How to Identify Them & Protect Yourself

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   Can a scam call if I have an unlisted number?

   • They can also ask you to give them your financial and other personal information. Scammers of all kinds can obtain your telephone number fraudulently or from public lists, such as a phone book. As a result, you can receive scam calls even if you have an unlisted number, or you have registered your number on the National DNCL.

   How to protect yourself from scammers | CRTC

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   What should I do if I get a scam call?

   • Keep your access codes, PIN numbers and passwords a secret – always. Be suspicious if you are asked to pay taxes on sweepstakes winnings – these requests are scams. Careful using caller ID to confirm the identity of a caller. Criminals can alter the info displayed on your phone. Protect your social insurance number.

   Scam Phone Calls in Canada: How to Identify Them & Protect Yourself

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   Are phone scams a big business in Canada?

   • Phone scams are big business in Canada. If you’ve been receiving strange phone calls from numbers you don't recognise, it’s quite possible that those unknown numbers are scam phone numbers. If you’ve been targeted, you’re not alone.

   Scam Phone Calls in Canada: How to Identify Them & Protect Yourself

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   Are client services calls a scam?

   • Our Client Services team will only contact you if you have been in touch with them first. In most cases, they will provide a reference number. If you receive a call from this number but have not made an inquiry or the caller cannot provide your reference number, this is a scam.

   Scam alerts | CRTC

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10. crtc.gc.ca › eng › phoneScam alerts | CRTC

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    Canadians are receiving phone calls with a spoofed caller ID for the consumer support line 1-877-249-2782. We encourage anyone who receives any suspicious phone calls claiming to be from the CRTC to submit it to the CRTC through our National Do Not Call List. Learn more about this scam.