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2898214794 Canada Phone Number Lookup

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The number (289) 821-4794 is a Canada geographic number (landline or mobile) tied to the 2898 area code, which serves 2898 numbering area. Based on the original prefix assignment, this range is associated with Greater Toronto, ON, although portability may mean the live carrier is different. Within the 289 prefix on WhoseNo, 0% of tracked reports lean legitimate while 53% describe unwanted, spam, or scam behavior.

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The number (289) 821-4794 is a Canada geographic number (landline or mobile) tied to the 2898 area code, which serves 2898 numbering area. Based on the original prefix assignment, this range is associated with Greater Toronto, ON, although portability may mean the live carrier is different. Within the 289 prefix on WhoseNo, 0% of tracked reports lean legitimate while 53% describe unwanted, spam, or scam behavior.
Name
Scam
Other Names
Spam
Country
Canada (+1)
Line Type
Geographic Number (Landline or Mobile) This is a standard geographic number in Canada. In the North American Numbering Plan, the area code identifies the local region, but the prefix alone usually cannot confirm whether the current service is mobile, landline, or ported VoIP.
Location
2898 numbering area Area code / prefix: 2898
Carrier
Greater Toronto, ON Prefix-based carrier data can change after number portability.
Number Formats
2898214794 (289) 821-4794 +1 (289) 821-4794 +12898214794 289-821-4794 289 821 4794
Safety Score
Likely Safe
174 total reports · 134 safe · 40 spam/scam + Report Number
Validity
Length matches the expected Canada numbering plan
Views
233 lookups

Risk Assessment

Signals WhoseNo can infer from the number structure, nearby reports, and known scam patterns

Low Risk (28/100)

No strong scam signals were detected from the available prefix data.

43 Prefix Reports
53% Negative Share
Stable Prefix Trend
  • The surrounding prefix shows more negative than positive reporting patterns.

Known Pattern Matches

No country-specific scam pattern was matched from the current local rule set for this number.

What To Do

If the call was unexpected, verify the caller independently before sharing private details.

Unknown · 26% Scam suspicion · 21% Tax Scam (IRS,CRA) · 21%

Community Reports for 2898214794

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Anonymous
7 years ago · Sep 25, 2018 at 07:46 AM ET
Tax Scam (IRS,CRA)

automated voice threatens arrest

Fraud
7 years ago · Sep 25, 2018 at 06:28 AM ET

extortion threats and fraud

Anonymous
7 years ago · Sep 25, 2018 at 05:54 AM ET
Tax Scam (IRS,CRA)

Over the past month I have received these calls over and over, about an arrest warrant with the IRS they always leave a voicemail.

Anonymous
7 years ago · Sep 25, 2018 at 02:47 AM ET
Tax Scam (IRS,CRA)

Phone caller says that if you don't call the number that an arrest warrant will be issued. FRAUD. Phoned CRA. They don't make such calls. They checked my files to confirm that there was nothing they would have called about.

Canada Activity

Recent reporting patterns across WhoseNo for this country.

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Area Code / Prefix Info

WhoseNo has not mapped the 2898 prefix to a more specific local region yet, but the number still falls inside that numbering area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about 2898214794

(289) 821-4794 is a Canada geographic number (landline or mobile) with country code +1. It is tied to the 2898 area code serving 2898 numbering area. The number prefix is associated with Greater Toronto, ON. WhoseNo has 4 community reports for this number.

Review the community reports above for first-hand feedback from people who were contacted by this number. Across the wider 289 range, about 53% of tracked reports are negative.

The prefix suggests the number was originally issued to Greater Toronto, ON (unknown). Canada supports number portability, so the current operator can be different from the original assignment.

(289) 821-4794 belongs to Canada (country code +1). The area code 2898 is associated with 2898 numbering area.

(289) 821-4794 is classified as a geographic number (landline or mobile). This is a standard geographic number in Canada. In the North American Numbering Plan, the area code identifies the local region, but the prefix alone usually cannot confirm whether the current service is mobile, landline, or ported VoIP.

Review the reports above before calling back. If multiple users describe spam, fraud, or identity checks, treat the call as suspicious.

On iPhone, open Phone > Recents, tap the info icon next to (289) 821-4794, then choose Block this Caller. On Android, open the Phone app, select the call, open the menu, and choose Block or Report spam. Report nuisance calls to the National Do Not Call List and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre when fraud is involved.

To call (289) 821-4794 from outside Canada, dial your international access code or +, then 1, then the national number: +1 (289) 821-4794

How To Block This Number

Device steps plus any carrier or regulator guidance available for this number

Quick Advice

Use your device’s built-in blocking tools first, then escalate to your operator or regulator if the calls continue.

iPhone On iPhone: Phone > Recents > tap the info icon beside the number > Block this Caller.
Android On Android: open Phone > tap the call > More options > Block or Report spam.

Network / Regulator Options

Complaint channel Report nuisance calls to the National Do Not Call List and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre when fraud is involved.

Lookup Summary

(289) 821-4794 is listed on WhoseNo as a Canada geographic number (landline or mobile). The active prefix maps to 2898 numbering area. The prefix is associated with Greater Toronto, ON. WhoseNo currently shows 4 reports for this number.

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