RCMP warn people in Kingston about tax phone scam
According to an RCMP news release, people in Kingston have recently reported callers who are impersonating police officers and demanding money transfers. Continue reading
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Kelowna woman thought it was a tax scam — it wasn’t
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
Convinced she was dealing with a scam, Stacey Hubbard filed a complaint with the Kelowna RCMP. Continue reading
Here’s how to tell between a genuine CRA phone call and a scammer
Scam calls are becoming so commonplace that legitimate CRA agents are finding it increasingly difficult to reach scam-wary Canadians who hang up on them and refuse to return their calls. Continue reading
CRA tax scam could cost Canadians a record amount in 2018: BBB
By Tomasia DaSilva Reporter
It’s a scam that has been around for years, but the BBB is warning again of the costly fallout from the so-called CRA scam. What you need to be on the lookout for and how much the scam could cost Canadians this year. Continue reading
Tax arrest scam costs Toronto-area man $10K
By Sean O’Shea Consumer and Investigative Reporter
“I knew in my heart I wasn’t owing anybody, (but) for some reason I got duped.” Continue reading
U.S. busts massive India-based call centre scam that stole hundreds of millions
U.S. authorities have sentenced 21 people in connection with an India-based call centre scam that bilked Americans of hundreds of millions of dollars. Continue reading
CRA scam making rounds in Peterborough region
By Sarah Deeth Videographer
It’s a scam threatening residents with imminent arrest and the seizure of financial assets. Continue reading
Over $95M lost because of scams in 2017: Better Business Bureau
In 2017, Canadians lost over $95 million because of scams and only five per cent of victims come forward to report a crime. Continue reading
Winnipeg police warn public of tax scam
By Kevin Hirschfield Anchor/Reporter
Winnipeg police are warning the public after receiving several reports of tax scams. Continue reading
Watch a tax scammer get caught in lies after threatening to arrest Wisconsin cop
The man on the phone kept changing his name and claimed the officer would be arrested if he didn’t pay up. Continue reading