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Who called me from 1-888-379-9040?

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Our records indicate 1-888-379-9040 belongs to Scotiabank. It's Scotiabank's own number, not a collection agency.

Caller ID may show: 18883799040 or 1 (888) 379-9040

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Why is 1-888-379-9040 calling me?

1-888-379-9040 is Scotiabank's own number. When Scotiabank calls you itself, your account is usually still with Scotiabank and hasn't been passed to a collection agency.

They may be calling because:

  • A payment on your account is late or missed
  • They need to talk to you about your account
  • They're trying to reach someone else and have the wrong number

Dealing with Scotiabank now, before the account is sent to a collection agency, can make it easier to agree a payment plan.

Learn more about Scotiabank, including which collection agencies it uses.

Is 1-888-379-9040 a scam?

Based on our records, 1-888-379-9040 belongs to Scotiabank. However, scammers sometimes pretend to be banks and lenders.

If you're not sure, hang up and call Scotiabank back on the number on your card, statement or its official website. Never give a PIN or password over the phone. It's also a good idea to see if any collections have been added to your credit report.

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How do I stop 1-888-379-9040 from calling?

The calls stop once the account is up to date. Ignoring them won't make the debt go away, and an unpaid account may be passed to a collection agency.

Which collection agencies does Scotiabank use?

These are the collection agencies consumers have reported hearing from about Scotiabank debts. If one of them is calling you, their number is below.

AgencyPhone
ARO Inc1-877-322-1414
Canaccede1-888-316-2369
CBV Collection Services1-888-385-5009
Common Collection Agency1-888-851-8699
Credit Bureau of Canada Collections1-800-256-8964

Based on consumer reports and public records. Always verify a collection agency's identity before making any payment.

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