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Possible scam

  • June 29, 2026
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Got a phone call from 778 557 8043 saying i was due for an update and the update would result in a updated phone and a monthly bill of 25$/month. 

they said i would get a S26 ultra on 24month contract and that i would be able to perform the upgrade on my own via  account to get the new phone. 
i have an s9 that works so i was not intrested in a new tab but this was a great deal. fast forward he walked me through the steps and resuted in an Iphone 17 + that i did not want. he said once i  recieve the phone it will be thesamsung s26 ultra with a discount promo code to lock in my new monthly bill.

i recieved an Iphone 17plus today. as soon as it arrived he called and congraatulated me on the new phone which i found kinda odd. 

when i said it was the wrong phone he advised that it was a mistake in proccessing and they would send out a new one But i had to return the old one (he senr a shipping lable to this address  “RWH
RWH
5950 Mersey St
MISSISSAUGA, ON
L5V 1W1”

 

i googled it and noiced it was someones home! 

so i said i will send the phone once i get my replacement as promised. he insisted i send the iphone and he will send the shippling lable once they confirm its shipped. i hung up and came here looking for information. i have been with Koodo for years and never experienced this before. i would rather return the phone to the store than to mail it to a house. 

 

hopefully koodo will take it back (unused) and upgrade me to the s36 OR no upgrade at all. 

 

good luck all. never thought this would happen to me

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  • Mobile Master
  • July 1, 2026

Have you shared personal info ? Do you see any update that were made to your account? This sounds and looks like a scam. 

When handling an unsolicited device, don't use it or follow any return instructions included in the package since they might be fraudulent. Contact Koodo directly to see if the shipment is actually legitimate. If it's not, they'll tell you whether to discard the device or return it to the sender without using the address provided in the box. Also, never give out personal info like your PIN to a caller claiming to be from Koodo unless you started the call yourself. Always verify offers by scheduling an official callback with Koodo before you do anything. Still, if you're unsure, just assume it's a scam and protect your info.


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  • Official Rep
  • July 1, 2026

Hi ​@Lualvert 

This was definitely a scam tentative, so you did very well by checking the address, thank you for sharing!

 

The correct address for returns is always printed on the original shipping box and in case of a return, the phone should be returned only to that address indicated on the yellow imprint displayed on the original box the device was shipped in.

We recommend updating your Koodo self serve credentials and choose a stronger password.

For the phone that you received, you can definitely return it and once returned and the tab balance reversed, you can place the order for the correct one. More about the return process can be found here https://www.koodomobile.com/en/help/article-categories/returns-and-exchanges

Here is a list of Known scams and fraud and steps to take in case you disclosed any personal information to the scammer/fraudster

 


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  • Mobile Master
  • July 1, 2026

Glad to hear that you were able to double check before you went ahead! It is a new tactic to target unsuspecting customers.

I would suggest you to report this incident to your local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and set up fraud alerts with Equifax and TransUnion.


  • July 1, 2026

100% a scam. I wish Koodo would stop their cold calling practices as it opens the door for scammers which leads customers to think they are talking to Koodo. Anyway from web search:

 

This is a well-known fraud technique where scammers use your personal information to upgrade a line or open a new account in your name. They intercept the device or, more commonly, have it delivered to your actual address so you receive it. 

Once it arrives, they impersonate your carrier (e.g., Rogers, Bell, Telus) claiming the wrong phone was sent by mistake, and ask you to ship it back to a specific address using a prepaid label. If you comply, the scammer receives the device, and you are left with the debt for the phone. 

Protect yourself and resolve this issue with the following steps:

  • Do not ship the phone: Never mail devices to random residential addresses, and do not follow the return instructions provided by an unsolicited caller. 
  • Contact your carrier directly: Call your provider using the official, verified phone number from their website (e.g., Rogers, Bell, Telus, or Fido). Ask the fraud department to investigate the shipment and flag your account.
  • Secure your accounts: Change your online account passwords and enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Check if unauthorized address or plan changes were made. 
  • Report the fraud: File a report with your local police and submit it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. 
  • Protect your credit: Contact credit bureaus like Equifax Canada and TransUnion Canada to place a fraud alert on your profile.