Scammers often contact you pretending to be from the CRA. Know when to be suspicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source: Canada Revenue Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The CRA will not<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Identity theft and fraudulent tax returns Description You may notice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A change on your account What to do Working Canadians Rebate scam Description The tax-free $250 Working Canadians Rebate will be automatically delivered by direct deposit or cheque to those who are eligible in early spring 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What to do Document review scam<\/strong> Description The CRA will notify you by email when something is available to view in your CRA My Account. What to do Low income seniors scam<\/strong> Description What to do Only refer to official Government of Canada web pages and your provincial or territorial government\u2019s official web pages for information about government benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fraudulent CRA payment scam by text message Description What to do Description What to do Description What to do Description What to do Description What to do Description What to do Description What to do Description What to do Description What to do Description Personal information such as your social insurance number, date of birth or your name Description Scammer may ask you to confirm your social insurance number and demand you pay them by Bitcoin or gift cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What to do Warning signs of a scam Scammers often contact you pretending to be from the CRA.…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":410,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[322],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/twmg.net\/wealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2484"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/twmg.net\/wealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/twmg.net\/wealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twmg.net\/wealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twmg.net\/wealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2484"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/twmg.net\/wealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2484\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2489,"href":"https:\/\/twmg.net\/wealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2484\/revisions\/2489"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twmg.net\/wealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/410"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/twmg.net\/wealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twmg.net\/wealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2484"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twmg.net\/wealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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Scam type: Identity theft<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scammers acquire personal information (such as user ID and passwords), and file fake tax returns in your name. This is referred to as identity theft and targets all Canadians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An email notification saying your account has been modified
A delay in receiving credits or refunds
Difficulty filing your tax return online
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Check your account for any unauthorized changes
If any are found, contact the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as soon as possible
Refer to CRA’s information: Report a scam or identity theft<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scam type: Text message<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scammers are sending text messages about the Working Canadians Rebate requesting you to reply and follow instructions to deposit the rebate. The CRA does not send text messages about benefits, credits, rebates, tax refunds, or payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not reply to the text message
Do not click any link if there is one in the message<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scam type: Email<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
An email stating you have received a tax return document to review that has a button or link to review the document. These are phishing scams attempting to collect your personal, financial, or login information after you click the link. Remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those notification emails will not contain a button or link asking you to fill in an online form with personal or financial details.
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Do not click any buttons, links, or reply to the message.
Do not share any personal or financial information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scam types: Instant message<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A scam aimed at seniors is claiming the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is sending extra payments to low income seniors. Websites with false information describe benefits and some contain links to join Telegram or WhatsApp instant messaging groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not click on any links
Do not join any instant messaging group
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Scam type: Text message<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A text message of an image with the Government of Canada logo claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offering a fraudulent Interac\u00ae e-transfer deposit. Following the image, a separate text message containing a link to a realistic impersonation of a sign-in portal for financial institutions is sent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not reply to the text message, or click on any link provided
Do not provide any personal or account information<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security scam
Scam type: Text message<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regarding a line from the taxpayer\u2019s most recent tax assessment, asking the taxpayer to respond \u201cY\u201d for yes to resolve the issue. The text message scam then sends the recipient a fake CPP-related hyperlink, which takes them to a realistic impersonation of the CRA and banking websites, asking for personal information to sign in to the fraudulent website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not provide any personal or financial information
Do not click the link or reply to the message<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Canada Carbon Rebate scam<\/strong>
Scam type: Text message<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A text message claiming to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has a link to the Canada Carbon Rebate. It may include images copied from Government of Canada social media accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not click on the link or reply to the message<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Messages containing personal information
Scam type: Text message<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Message claiming to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), requests a payment or contains a link. It contains personal information such as, your name, date of birth, or Social Insurance Number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not provide any personal or financial information
Do not click the link or reply to the message<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emergency or disaster benefit scam
Scam types: Text message | Email | Instant message<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Message claiming to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) with a link to emergency benefits. Targeting people who are impacted by emergencies or disasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not click on the link or reply to the message<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grocery Rebate scam
Scam types: Text message | Email<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Message with a link, claiming to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) about the Grocery Rebate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not click on the link or reply to the message<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cryptocurrency scam
Scam type: Phone call<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Claiming to work for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the scammer calls requesting money be transferred by cryptocurrency to cancel a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) warrant for your arrest. Pretending to be the RCMP, the scammer calls back to instruct you to transfer money from your bank account to cancel the arrest warrant. They promise to return your money once your name is cleared. The scammer provides phone numbers and passwords to deposit money into a local coin machine or cryptocurrency terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not provide any personal or financial information
Hang up if the caller requests money
Verify the caller is from the CRA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GST\/HST tax refund \/ credit scam
Scam types: Text message | Email<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Claiming to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the scammer sends you a text message or an email about giving you a GST\/HST tax refund or credit. You are asked to provide personal information to proceed. Scammer asks you to reply or click on a link to complete an application form with an urgent deadline to receive your refund or credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not click on the link or reply to the message
Do not send any personal or financial information<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scam to access your CRA accounts
Scam type: Text message<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scammer sends a text message claiming to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to gain access to your CRA accounts. Message will say there is an error with your account which will need to be updated. You are asked to text back “HELP” and then may be asked to provide personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not click on the link or reply to the message
Do not send any personal or financial information<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phishing scam to offer a refund
Scam types: Text message | Email<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phishing scam impersonating the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to offer fake refunds to Canadians. 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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Online banking information to accept the refund by e-transfer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to do
Do not click any links or reply to the message
Do not send any personal or financial information<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Extortion phone call demanding payment
Scam type: Phone call<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scammers claiming to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will call to demand payment. They will call you from a fake number. They may spoof a local number or a number from local law enforcement agencies or governments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not provide any personal or financial information<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"