Got call on my mobile this afternoon . Again it looks like a cel number and this time I answered. It was an automated call saying I just won 270 000 airmiles and to press 1 to collect! Yeah, bs! I didn't want to press 1 as it could be a phishing scam so just hung up. Airmiles or other point reward companies don't call saying you won miles or points!!!!!

Air Miles Telemarketing Scam    


DURHAM REGION - Canadians are reporting that they are receiving an automated call saying that they have won bonus air miles, anywhere from 10,000 up to 100,000. But when you press "1", and an operator comes on the phone, they want personal information, or a credit card number.


Air Miles has put out a warning to its reward collectors that they DO NOT contact anyone by an automated message. If you do receive a call such as this, report it immediately to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Task Force at 1-888-495-8501 or by e-mail at: info(at)antifraudcentre.ca.

More information is also available at: www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca Canadians should also visit the Anti-Fraud Task Force website to learn more about what steps they should take to avoid becoming a victim of telemarketing/automated telephone schemes.