Received a calll from 204-983-8540 on February 3-09 at approximately 7:15PM. Caller advised he was from Statistics Canada and was conducting a survey. No real personal information was requested e.g. Bank accts,etc
I was a bit leary of the call as it came from area code 204 and we chatted for almost an hour with various subjects talked about. I questioned why a caller would call from Stats Canada regarding surveys on a log distance line and not on an 800 number
Woman called from this number at 9 AM Jun 15, 2011, also claiming to be from Statistics Canada and said it was regarding the 'recent census that I completed'. Offered no proof that that's who they were and nothing on caller ID. Could have been just about anybody looking for info. I told her to send me a letter and I might respond, but that I would not give any private info over the phone. She said 'that's not policy' and I would 'not be included' in their survey and not be called again. Here's hoping.
Got called by name from this phone number claiming for Statistic Canada. She was hard working employee of the government calling at noon time on Sunday. I refuse to talk further. Very suspicious call.