By Sybille Schaufler, CPB on Friday, 07 April 2023
Category: CRA

Phone Scams, the CRA and Tax Season

Numbers from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre show that direct calls remain the number one means of solicitation for fraudsters.

Although the CRA may contact you via phone to review your income tax and benefit return, it's important to note that legitimate government employees will always identify themselves with their ID number and first name.

Be cautious if anyone calls claiming to be from the CRA, especially if they request personal information such as your SIN, bank account, passport number, etc.  

Things to look for:

What to do if you believe you have been the victim of a scam   

If you receive a phone call from the CRA and are unsure, you can protect yourself by hanging up and contacting the CRA at the numbers below.

If you suspect that you have fallen prey to a scam or have disclosed personal information to a scammer, take immediate action and report it.  

You should also contact our office immediately to assess if we can help.

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