Tax Scams

• Cybersecurity expert warns people about tax scams

  With tax season around the corner, a cybersecurity expert warns people to beware of tax scams where culprits can steal a person's identity and money.

  Canada

  Feb 22
  
• Sophisticated Canada Revenue Agency scams circulating ahead of tax season

  The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says reported phishing email scams claiming to be from the CRA almost doubled between 2021 and 2022

  Consumer

  Feb 9
  
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• As tax season begins, Better Business Bureau reminds Canadians to beware of scams

  Online tax filing opens up on Feb. 21, and while online filing is generally considered faster and more convenient, it also "widens the net of opportunity for scam artists."

  Consumer

  Feb 17, 2022
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• 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. 

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2019
• Does the CRA owe you money? Beware of this tax refund scam

  No, the CRA does not send tax refunds through Interac

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2017
• Tax scammers posing as the CRA are once again targeting Nova Scotians

  Nova Scotians have been receiving threatening and coercive emails and phone calls that demand money and personal information.

  Oct 27, 2015
• B.C. residents warned of tax scams

  Tuesday is tax deadline day, but filers are being urged to use caution about sharing information online or clicking on unknown email links due to the rise in scams.

  May 4, 2015