Heads up, those silent rings and vague debt claims are classic red flags. Callers who never leave a message or claim affiliation with a bank you don't use are often testing the waters for scams. Hang up immediately if you can't verify the source, and never share personal or financial details. If a call alleges an old debt, request written proof and contact the institution directly using official contact info. Consider blocking the number and reporting it to your phone carrier or consumer protection agency. Stay vigilant and keep a log of suspicious calls to help spot patterns.
A claim of representation from Scotiabank was made, mentioning an alleged outstanding debt, despite having no affiliation or debt with the institution.
No communication is ever made, and no messages are left
On multiple occasions, I have received calls from this number, only to find no one on the other end.
