📣 BE SCAM SMART THIS FRAUD PREVENTION MONTH
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada. Every year, Canadians lose money to fraud. Last year alone, Canadians lost over $275 million compared to $106.6 million lost in 2020 (Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre). You may receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency, but is it really them? Here is how you can tell the difference.
The CRA may contact you to:
The CRA will not:
If you’re unsure if the call you’re getting is legitimate, hang up and contact the CRA at 1-800-959-8281.
But keep in mind, scams are not always done through phone calls. You may come across them in text messages, emails, and mailed letters. Protect your personal and financial information by taking a moment to ask yourself if the caller or message is legitimate, before sharing anything.
Learn more about how to protect yourself at Canada.ca/be-scam-smart.
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