CRA Scams
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Sophisticated Canada Revenue Agency scams circulating ahead of tax seasonThe Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says reported phishing email scams claiming to be from the CRA almost doubled between 2021 and 2022ConsumerFeb 9, 2023
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CRA resumes online services after cyberattacks, adds new security featuresThe agency says it regrets the impacts on Canadians and has modified all its security systems to protect against future cyberattacks.CanadaAug 19, 2020
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‘It’s scary’: CRA breach victims wait for answers as accounts stay locked'Was it more than just my CRA account? Had my identity been stolen? My banking information? I had to check all my other accounts.'CanadaAug 19, 2020
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Calgary mom among hundreds of Canadians victimized by identity fraud linked to CERBA Calgary mother is warning others after her identity was used to apply for CERB benefits.ConsumerAug 5, 2020
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Kingston police focus on fraud prevention, community policing for 2019 Crime Prevention WeekPolice say they will be working with the government, community groups and social service providers to highlight crime prevention as a shared responsibility within the community.CanadaNov 5, 2019
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Canadians, wary of scams, refusing to speak with real CRA agentsThe Canada Revenue Agency says so many Canadians get calls from scammers pretending to be tax enforcers that real tax agents are having trouble reaching people.CanadaNov 7, 2018
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The CRA has denied over $7 billion in tax claims due to this one scamDonating to a charity can help you lower your taxes, but make sure to do some research before you give.MoneyApr 9, 2018
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What the CRA can and can’t do with your data and social media accountsYour fingerprints are all over the Internet -- and the CRA will find you.CanadaMar 11, 2017
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CRA income tax phishing scam still going strong, police warnPolice in Ontario are still being flooded with calls after warning the public last month of the so-called Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) phishing scam.CrimeJul 6, 2016
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