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Hi, apologies if this is a duplicated post - I've seen old ones that are similar, but wanted to check if this is a newer version of a scam. I got a call from 778-437-9938 (showed up as British Columbia on caller ID - which is the correct province) and I was being offered a 2 year 30-40% discount on my current bills. Sounded very suspicious - the guy didn't know how much I was currently paying, and didn't even really bother to verify anything. He sent me two very sketchy looking email for my cell and internet marked as "privileged program", then said he was going to transfer me to his supervisor. His "supervisor" then said he wanted to give me a discount code that I need to enter; I asked him why he couldn't just apply everything from his side, and he basically had no answer - just a "uhhh, eheh, well...we...can? But we need you to also confirm from your side". I told him I'd call him back because I had to do a work meeting. He was trying to say that he could call me back, and I just told him that I would call back, which I won't, but that also seemed like a suspicious move. Anyone else get this call and can confirm it's a scam? Doesn't seem very legit to me.Solved19Views0likes1CommentMobility offer - scam or great deal?
Received a call from 888-519-0122 - said they were calling from Telus. Being polite, and having time, I was curious about the offer - asked about some kind of streaming / mobile plan bundle. Eventually landed on talking about $35 / month / line deal for mobile - unlimited talk / text CAN + US, 5G LTE, etc. I asked to be emailed the details - he said he couldn't do that (something about competitors getting the info?). Seemed a bit off. So I asked for a call back b/c I was busy. When he called back, I asked for additional verification that he was from Telus. He read account details (billing details, etc.). These were accurate. He then sent an automated "how to sign up for an e-sim" email that was also legit. When I call back the number, it goes to a Telus automated menu. However, when googling the number, I came across these two conflicting posts with Telus: Post 1: It IS a legitimate number (https://forum.telus.com/discussions/mobile_devices/is-this-a-scam/171441) Post 2: It is NOT a legitimate number (https://forum.telus.com/discussions/mobile_devices/verify-telus-number/174523) Anyway - I read somewhere that you can ask the rep to post a comment on your Telus account that you can then login to see. He said he didn't know how. So I said that if he can figure that out, I'm interested. If not, sorry. So - am I too paranoid or appropriately cautious?35Views0likes0Comments