Is 1-800-206-7218 really Service Canada?

Yes. 1-800-206-7218 is Service Canada's Employment Insurance number in Canada. It's listed on Service Canada's own page.

Last checked against canada.ca on 1 November 2026.

Yes, this is Service Canada

Service Canada Employment Insurance · Canada 1-800-206-7218 Source: canada.ca · checked 1 November 2026

A call showing this number can still be a scam

Scammers can make any number appear on your screen. If someone called you, hang up and ring 1-800-206-7218 yourself.

Is 1-800-206-7218 really Service Canada?

Yes. It's on Service Canada's own website, and we check it every day.

I got a call from 1-800-206-7218. Is it safe?

Not necessarily. Caller ID can be faked. Hang up, then call 1-800-206-7218 yourself so you know who you're talking to.

Someone texted me this number and told me to call it.

Service Canada doesn't send texts asking you to call. Use Service Canada's app or website, typed by hand.

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