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Telus scam

Dwayne123 — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:15:12 GMT

I had some one from Telus call me and new old some of my information. They offer me the same plan for $10 less then I am currently pay and the they wanted my driving Licence and SIN number or credit card. Is this a scam.

Re: Telus scam

hTideGnow — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:16:59 GMT

hi @Dwayne123

thanks for alerting. Yes, there are all kinds of different scams these days. Be careful

Re: Telus scam

Dunkman — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:18:59 GMT

@Dwayne123

Likely a scam. Lots of different scammers. What is the number shown of the call display? Even that could be spoofed though.

If in doubt, I would call Telus directly and see whether that promo exists. Usually don't give out that information over the phone. Scammers via the web often know some basic information about many people these days.

Re: Telus scam

Dwayne123 — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:23:19 GMT

Thanks it sounded off so I told them I would go to the mall to telus. The 800 number said Telus and when I call back go message but said Telus also. Man you have to be careful.

Re: Telus scam

Dunkman — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:27:30 GMT

@Dwayne123 wrote:
Thanks it sounded off so I told them I would go to the mall to telus. The 800 number said Telus and when I call back go message but said Telus also. Man you have to be careful.

@Dwayne123

I agree. It still might be Telus, but rather go in person to Telus store to verify. So many scams these days.

Re: Telus scam

Dwayne123 — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:31:09 GMT

Thanks I will be more careful if there is a next time.

Re: Telus scam

Meow — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:09:32 GMT

NOBODY but government, Bank or employer needs your SIN number. Whoever asks you for it - it is a SCAM.
Particularly 'drivers licence'...

Re: Telus scam

computergeek541 — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:59:48 GMT

@Meow wrote:
NOBODY but government, Bank or employer needs your SIN number. Whoever asks you for it - it is a SCAM.
Particularly 'drivers licence'...

I agree that there's a high likelihood that the example in this message thread is a scam, but someone asking for it can be for legitimate purposes even if it's not the government, bank, or employer asking for it. SIN is usable as a way to process a credit check, and the case of Telus, identification such a driver's license and SIN or a credit card number would be required to open a postpaid account.