Beware of Scams This Tax Season!

Tax season is here, and don’t trust your call display!

Scammers can fake calls and messages that look like they’re from the Canada Revenue Agency, trying to steal your personal information.

Watch this video from Canada.ca on how the scam works.

Our content is written with the assistance of both human input and AI.

🚨 How Tax Scams Work

Fraudsters may:

• Send fake emails or texts claiming you owe taxes or are eligible for a refund

• Request personal details or payment via untraceable methods like gift cards or cryptocurrency

• Manipulate caller IDs to seem like they’re from the CRA

🔍 Signs of a Scam

• Unsolicited messages asking for personal or banking info

• Requests for immediate payment or threats of arrest

• Poor grammar or suspicious links

The CRA will never:

• Ask for personal info via email or text

• Demand urgent payments

🛡️ How to Stay Safe

• Verify directly with the CRA (call 1-800-959-8281)

• Don’t click on links or respond to unsolicited messages

• Report scams to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Stay alert and spread the word to help others avoid fraud this tax season!