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Is this a scam???
I have recently bought a new cell phone and I have set up a new account with Telus. I have already received a couple of bogus text messages that I new were scams. However, lately I've been receiving ...
UPDATE: The scammer called again and the phone number is 780-812-1297. I did a 'Canada 411Reverse Phone Number Search' and it looks like it's from Telus but I suspect that the number has been 'spoofed'...
- Nighthawk
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The numbers are pretty much always spoofed. If you're using a Telus cell, try turning on Call Control. It's free and will block the automated scam calls.
https://www.telus.com/en/support/article/call-control-for-mobile-devices-explained
I have had my new cell phone now for only about three weeks. I can't believe how persistent these scammers now are. I have received three different scam voicemails from three different numbers from three different provinces with each number being 'spoofed' as being from Telus. But what good does it do reporting the scam to Telus? What can Telus do about stopping these calls???
Thanks for that advice. It is most appreciated. I have 'Telus Call Control' for my landline so it was just as easy to switch it on for my new cell phone. The scammers seem to be getting more and more active. I get as many scam calls and texts now as I do legitimate ones... đ
