CRA Scam
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‘Mad at myself’: B.C. student’s warning after falling prey to $2,800 tax scamThe number one thing people can do to protect themselves is to never click on a link in an email or text claiming to be from a government or financial agency, the BBB says.CrimeApr 4, 2023
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Alberta man conned out of thousands of dollars thanks to new twist on old scamAn Alberta man is warning others after falling victim to scammers who conned him out of thousands of dollars with an elaborate bitcoin scheme.ConsumerMay 12, 2022
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Shoppers warned to be vigilant after gift card fraud is foiled at Calgary retailerA Calgary woman is warning others to beware of fake gift cards after a store employee kept her from being scammed this past holiday season.ConsumerJan 7, 2021
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B.C. shop owner stops customer from losing thousands of dollars to Bitcoin scam'The government does not demand any payment in Bitcoin. If any Canadian government agency demands you pay your bills, your taxes in Bitcoin, it’s a sure sign it’s a scam.'ConsumerDec 3, 2020
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Unknown caller: Manitoba RCMP suggest reporting all attempted phone fraudsIn an interview, Manitoba RCMP Corp. Julie Courchaine suggested reporting any fraud attempts to local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.ConsumerSep 4, 2020
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Peterborough man loses nearly $30,000 in Canada Revenue Agency scam: policePolice are advising people to never provide personal information by phone, email or text before confirming the identity of the caller.CrimeJul 16, 2020
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International student in Calgary loses life’s savings to scammersAn international student in Calgary is warning others to beware of an old scam with a new twist.ConsumerJul 9, 2020
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Brandon, Winnipeg police seeing increase in phone scams: ‘It’s definitely concerning’The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says if you believe you have been victimized by a scammer, report it to them and local police.CanadaJan 24, 2020
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Several complaints of CRA phone scam reported: West Parry Sound OPP"This scam has been reported in the past, however the scammers are coinciding this scam with income-tax-paying time," police say.CrimeJan 14, 2020
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RCMP connect Burnaby, B.C. man to widespread CRA phone scam after months-long probeThe lawsuit alleges Haoran Xue's $1.9-million Burnaby home was paid for with the proceeds of several scams and was used as "an instrument of unlawful activity."CrimeDec 4, 2019
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