{"id":216177,"date":"2026-02-27T10:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/?p=216177"},"modified":"2026-02-27T10:00:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:00:31","slug":"beware-of-canada-revenue-agency-impersonation-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/beware-of-canada-revenue-agency-impersonation-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Beware of Canada Revenue Agency impersonation scams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As Canadians begin preparing their 2025 income tax returns, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding the public to stay vigilant against Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) impersonation scams, particularly phishing emails and text messages designed to steal personal and financial information.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Canada Revenue Agency, scammers frequently impersonate CRA employees and may contact victims by phone, email, text message, or through fake websites designed to look official. The CRA confirms that it will never send refunds by e-transfer or text message, request personal or financial information by email or voicemail, or pressure you to click links to receive benefits or avoid penalties. If you wish to learn more, please visit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/corporate\/scams-fraud\/recognize-scam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Recognize a scam &#8211; Scams and fraud &#8211; CRA &#8211; Canada.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre continues to receive high volumes of reports involving tax-related fraud, noting that fraudsters increasingly use phishing messages, spoofed caller ID numbers, and official-looking CRA branding to trick victims into sharing sensitive information. The CAFC stresses that it does not contact individuals to request money or personal information, and encourages all Canadians to report suspicious activity. 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