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Warrant for my arrest..
I did not answer nor call back. It's a scam
Said I owe money
Spam no voice
Message is to call 717-484-9211 as soon as possible because IRS has filed a lawsuit against your name and the local county sheriff are going to arrest you before the matter goes to the courthouse and we freeze your bank accounts and get you arrested. Make sure you give us a call back before you get arrested.
threatening to have sheriff arrest me.
Persistent - calls from a range of numbers multiple times a day. Sounds sketchy - never give CC info over phone.
Called 3 days in a row!
Who is the owner of this phone number? Stop calling me. I don't know you.
Fake IRS
Got a message saying it was IRS and arrest warrant had been filed because I owe back taxes.
Claimed it was an attempt to collect back taxes
Typical scumbag making arrest threats.
Insist we call back number immediately
This call from 630-660-5964 came into my cell phone. The recording said it is the IRS. They are are bout to file a case against me. I called back on my land line. The lady said IRS but hung up when I asked for her name. I do not owe IRS any money. This is a scam and I want to report it.
Someone has been calling me from this number leaving a message that I owe money to Internal revenue and if I don’t pay I will be taking to court
Wanted social security number
scammer , beware
Rang three times then stopped.
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Whose Number Is This in Canada?
With impersonation fraud being one of the fastest-growing scam types in Canada, receiving calls from unknown numbers requires caution. Whether it's a missed call claiming to be from the CRA, a suspicious telemarketer, or an unknown number, our community-powered phone lookup service helps you identify who's calling before you pick up.
Our reverse phone lookup service allows Canadian users to search for phone numbers and access reports from other community members. By sharing experiences and reporting spam or scam calls, we create a safer telecommunications environment for everyone across all provinces and territories.
Common Spam Call Types
in Canada
- CRA impersonation calls demanding tax payment
- Grandparent/emergency scams asking for bail money
- Service Canada scams about SIN numbers
- RCMP impersonation calls threatening arrest
How to Identify Scam
Numbers
- Caller claims urgency or threatens consequences
- Requests personal info, PINs, or OTP codes
- Offers that sound too good to be true
- Unknown numbers calling repeatedly
Are Unknown Calls Always
Dangerous?
Not all unknown calls are harmful. Many legitimate callers include:
- Delivery services confirming orders
- Banks calling for legitimate verification
- Healthcare providers and provincial services
Pro Tip
Register on the National Do Not Call List (DNCL) to reduce telemarketing calls. Canadian telecoms use STIR/SHAKEN to flag spoofed calls. The CRA never demands immediate payment by prepaid cards or threatens arrest. Report scams to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Frequently Asked Question
Everything you need to know about phone number lookup in Canada
Enter the Canadian phone number in WhoseNo's search box. Our free reverse lookup searches millions of records to identify the caller, show carrier information (Rogers, Bell, Telus), display user reports, and reveal if the number has been reported as spam or scam.
Canada's country code is +1, shared with the USA under the NANP (North American Numbering Plan). Canadian numbers are formatted as +1 (XXX) XXX-XXXX, where XXX is the area code. For example, a Toronto number (416) 555-1234 becomes +1-416-555-1234 internationally.
Canadian phone numbers aren't assigned to specific carriers by prefix. Due to number portability, users can switch carriers while keeping their number. Our lookup tool queries carrier databases to identify the current service provider. Major carriers include Rogers (with Fido, Chatr), Bell (with Virgin Plus, Lucky Mobile), and Telus (with Koodo, Public Mobile).
Yes, WhoseNo provides completely free reverse phone lookup for all Canadian numbers including Rogers, Bell, Telus, and regional carrier mobiles, as well as landlines across all provinces and territories. No registration or payment is required.
Search the number on WhoseNo and submit a report describing the call. For serious fraud, report to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) at 1-888-495-8501, file a complaint with the CRTC, or register on the National Do Not Call List (DNCL). You can also report to your phone carrier.
WhoseNo shows information that's publicly available or user-reported. This may include names from social media profiles, business registrations, or community reports. We don't have access to private telecom company databases or government records.
Common scams include CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) impersonation calls demanding immediate tax payment, grandparent/emergency scams pretending a family member needs bail money, CRTC/Do Not Call List registration scams, RCMP impersonation, bank fraud calls asking for OTPs, and Service Canada scams about SIN numbers.
Major Canadian area codes include: Toronto (416, 647, 437, 942), Montreal (514, 438), Vancouver (604, 778), Calgary (403, 587), Edmonton (780, 587), Ottawa (613, 343), and Winnipeg (204, 431). Canada has 47 area codes across 13 provinces and territories.
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