KENORA, Ont - The Kenora OPP are warning the public and businesses once again about a phone scam where callers pretend to work for the Canada Revenue Agency and demand residents pay them in gift cards or send money.
The following are warning signs and tips:
- CRA will never ask for personal information through an email or text message or by clicking on a link.
- The CRA does not make threatening phone calls
- CRA will never request payment by prepaid credit cards or iTunes gift cards, and they do not send emails containing details of a tax refund or Interac e-transfer payments.
- The CRA advises Canadians to confirm the status of their tax accounts before taking any action that may be the result of pressure from suspicious calls or emails, and to verify the legitimacy of the communication by contacting the CRA directly at 1-800-959-828.
For more information about fraud scams involving the CRA, visit Protect Yourself against fraud on the CRA website.
