How to recognize it: The fraudulent text message claims to be from the CRA and contains a link, as well as personal information such as a name, date of birth, or social insurance number.
What to do: Do not reply to the text or click the link in the text message or provide them with your personal or financial information.
The CRA will not use text messages or instant messages to start a conversation with you about your taxes, benefits, or My Account.
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On-Air Headline
CRA SCAM ALERT!
On-Air Message
The fraudulent text message claims to be from the CRA and
contains a link, as well as personal info. Do not reply.
The CRA will not use text messages or instant messages.
Posting Date
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Community
Title
CRA SCAM ALERT!
Recurring End Date
Recurring Type
Weekly
Recurring Weekly Interval
1