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Re: Real or Scam
We had the same type of call 2 weeks ago (September 6, 2024). Call Display said it was from 780-900-3822. They started by asking if we were happy with our Telus service. When I mentioned there was a problem on our last bill, they offered a better deal. They appeared to know how much we were paying. When I agreed to the reduced price, they wanted information to be sure they were talking to the right person. I ended up giving birthdates, but when they asked for a driver's license number, I balked. They said they would send an email so I would know it was from Telus. I thought it was strange that they didn't know our email address because it is a Telus email address. I had to spell it to them twice (even the telus.net part). When I said they should know our email address, they said this was a different department. "This is the loyalty department. The billing department has that information, but not the loyalty department. They are different." They wanted me to open the email while they were on the phone. I said it wasn't a convenient time so they said they would call back after I had read the email. About 1/2 hour later I opened the email, which was from this email address: [email protected]. The message had the Telus logo at the top and graphics that looked very much like it was legitimate. The offer wasn't what they had quoted me. I phoned the number that was listed in the email to call if you have questions (888-414-4223). After a weird conversation with obviously a different person, they hung up. Another 1/2 hour later the first people phoned me back. They then sent another email with the right quote. When I started to fill out the form linked in the email, I saw that it asked for a driver's license number and a credit card number. I hung up on them, then they called back to ask why I hung up. I have since heard of 3 or 4 local friends who received similar calls. We have assumed it is a scam. The email looks very much like it was from Telus. These are good scammers. Don't fall for it!!22KViews3likes3Comments