Search results
Many scams and fraud attempt to imitate government services in order to gain access to your personal and financial information. It may be a scam if someone: Demands immediate payment. Uses threatening language. Sends you a link and ask you to click on it. Asks for personal or financial information. Requests payment by cryptocurrency or gift cards.
Jan 18, 2024 · What to do next: According to the CRA, if a caller claims to work for the government and demands your banking information or an immediate payment, you can ask for their name, work section and ...
Scammers will use a fake CRA email address or phone number to offer a refund. The message says the CRA owes you a refund and will ask you to click on a link to provide: Personal information such as your social insurance number, date of birth or your name. Online banking information to accept the refund by e-transfer.
- How to Make Sure The Caller Is A CRA Employee and Not A Scammer
- When to Be Suspicious
- We May Review Your Return
- Want to Report A Potential Scam?
A legitimate CRA employee will identify themselves when they contact you. The employee will give you their name and a phone number. Make sure the caller is a CRA employee before you give any information over the phone. This will protect you from giving money or personal information to a scammer. If you’re suspicious, this is how you can make sure t...
Red flags that suggest a caller is a scammer include (but are not limited to): 1. The caller does not give you proof of working for the CRA. For example, their name and office location. 2. The caller pressures you to act now or uses aggressive language. 3. The caller asks you to pay with prepaid credit cards, gift cards, cryptocurrency or some othe...
One reason we may contact you is if we are reviewing your income tax and benefit return. This could include reviewing your GST/HST, T4 or T5 information. You may receive a letter or a phone call telling you that the CRA is reviewing your return. If you're registered for email notifications, we will send you an email telling you that your letter is ...
You should report a scam if you suspect either of the following: 1. you have been the victim of fraud 2. a scammer has tricked you into giving personal or financial information To report a scam, visit antifraudcentre.ca, follow the instructions on our Be Scam Smartpage, or call 1-888-495-8501. If you think you may be the victim of fraud or you unkn...
Test your knowledge of fraud. 1. Extortion scams. You receive an alarming call from someone who claims to be from a government agency. They say a recent audit of your account shows that you owe them money and that you must pay immediately.
Jan 30, 2019 · If you detect a scam attempt, you can report it by calling 1-888-495-8501 or online at www.antifraudcentre.ca. If you think you’ve been the victim of a scam, contact your local police service ...
People also ask
What if a caller claims to work for the government?
Can I give information to a caller offering benefits?
What should I do if I receive a call from the CRA?
What happens if a CRA officer calls you on the phone?
How do I know if a CRA call is legitimate?
What should I do if a call is legitimate?
Jan 29, 2021 · 1-800-959-8281 (individuals) 1-800-959-5525 (businesses) Once you verify the call was legitimate, you can start talking about what’s happening and why you’re being called. During these phone calls, the CRA officer needs to validate your identity – as much as you may be suspicious of who they are, they also need to confirm who you are.
