{"id":58058,"date":"2023-04-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-01-29T14:18:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T19:18:14","slug":"its-tax-scam-season-how-to-protect-yourself","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/cyber-security\/understanding-cyber-security\/its-tax-scam-season-how-to-protect-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s Tax (Scam) Season: How to Protect Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/cyber-crime\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Cyber Crime<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">It&#8217;s Tax (Scam) Season: How to Protect Yourself<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By Diane Amato<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"Young couple doing paperwork together, paying taxes online on laptop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t<div class=\"article mar-t-dbl\">\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner socials-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-socials-bar mob-mar-b-hlf\">    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=It&#8217;s Tax (Scam) Season: How to Protect Yourself &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/cyber-security\/understanding-cyber-security\/its-tax-scam-season-how-to-protect-yourself\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/cyber-security\/understanding-cyber-security\/its-tax-scam-season-how-to-protect-yourself\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published April 26, 2023 \u2022 5 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p>Tax scams&#8217; quantity and sophistication have increased significantly in recent years. For instance, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reported phishing email scams claiming to be from the CRA almost doubled between 2021 and 2022. Experts say that communications from fraudsters this year are harder to detect than ever \u2014 with fewer spelling mistakes and grammatical errors and the use of logos making them look legitimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Government of Canada is actively on the lookout for scams and is using more technology to protect Canadians, it&#8217;s important you remain aware and informed about tax scams that may try to trip you up this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of tax scams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scams may involve a call, text, email or letter insisting you take immediate action to make a payment, receive a refund or verify personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-here-are-examples-of-tax-scams-you-may-come-across\">Here are examples of tax scams you may come across:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cYour tax refund is now available. Click here to receive your payment.&#8221;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This scam encourages you to visit a fake CRA website where you are asked to verify your identity by entering personal information. They may ask you to provide your social insurance number, date of birth, or name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cYou owe money to the CRA. We will send your file to a collection agency. Contact us now.&#8221;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, fraudsters will use coercive language to scare you into paying a false balance to the CRA. They may threaten you with arrest, jail time or a fine. Sometimes, they&#8217;ll say that \u201cthe police are on the way&#8221; to scare victims into acting immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cYou have a refund of $500 waiting for you. Click here to fill in the online form and claim it.&#8221;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With this scam, you will be encouraged to fill in your banking information and social insurance number in order to have the refund sent to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can expect from the CRA<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognizing the prevalence of tax scams, the CRA makes it very clear how they communicate with Canadians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you receive a communication that appears to be from the Canada Revenue Agency, note <b>the CRA will never do the following<\/b>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Send an email with a link asking you to provide personal or financial information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Send you an email or a text with a link to your refund<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Threaten you with an arrest or tell you they are sending the police<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Demand you pay an outstanding balance by Interac e-Transfer, bitcoin, prepaid credit card or gift card<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Use texts or instant messages to start a conversation with you<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Ask for a fee to speak with an agent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The type of behaviour you <b><i>can<\/i><\/b> expect from the CRA may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>The CRA caller identifying themselves with their name, phone number and office location<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Asking you to verify your identity by requesting your personal information, such as full name, date of birth, address or social insurance number<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Asking you for details about your file in My Account or My Business Account<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Calling you to ask about taxes owing or to begin an audit process<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Calling you to offer free tax help<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As it is important to stay vigilant, if you&#8217;re unsure about a phone call you receive from the CRA, call them at an official Canada Revenue Agency number to verify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the provinces:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals: <b>1-800-959-8281 <\/b>|<b> <\/b>Businesses: <b>1-800-959-5525<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the territories:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals: <b>1-866-426-1527<\/b> | Businesses: <b>1-866-841-1876<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to protect yourself from tax scams<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While tax scams are increasingly sophisticated, there are some simple things you can do to protect yourself, your identity and your money:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Don\u2019t click on links sent via email or text or reply with any personal or financial information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Never send money via Interac e-Transfer, bitcoin, prepaid credit card or gift card. Find out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/payments-cra\/individual-payments\/make-payment.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/payments-cra\/individual-payments\/make-payment.html\" data-dig-id=\"LP-58058-6a6bc81d\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"how to make payments to the CRA\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">how to make payments to the CRA<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Ask yourself a few key questions if something seems suspicious, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Why is the caller pressuring me to act immediately?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Do I have a payment due soon?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Did I file my tax return on time?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Have I received a notice of assessment saying I owe tax?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Am I sure this is a CRA employee contacting me?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Stay up to date with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/corporate\/security\/protect-yourself-against-fraud\/scam-alerts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/corporate\/security\/protect-yourself-against-fraud\/scam-alerts.html\" data-dig-id=\"LP-58058-4008d823\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"CRA scam alerts\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">CRA scam alerts<\/a>&nbsp;to help avoid scams that may target you<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do if you&#8217;re a tax scam victim<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suspect you have been targeted by a tax scam, or have been the victim of fraud, it&#8217;s important to take action as a means of protecting yourself and other Canadians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>If you suspect you may be the victim of a scam or fraud or have been tricked into giving personal or financial information, contact your&nbsp;<strong>local police service<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>To report a scam, call the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca\/reportincident-signalerincident\/index-eng.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca\/reportincident-signalerincident\/index-eng.htm\" data-dig-id=\"LP-58058-a3678ad0\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre<\/a>&nbsp;at:&nbsp;<strong>1-888-495-8501<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>For a lost or stolen social insurance number, call Service Canada at:\u00a0<strong>1-866-274-6627<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contact-the-cra-if-any-of-the-following-occur-1\">Contact the CRA if any of the following occur:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>You think your CRA user ID or password has been compromised<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>You find changes you did not request to your banking, address, business, or personal information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>You find a benefit application made for you without your knowledge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>You want to disable online access to your information in CRA sign-in services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>You want to enable online access to your information in CRA sign-in services after it has been disabled<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>In the provinces<\/b>: <b>1-800-959-8281<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>In the territories<\/b>:<b> 1-866-426-1527<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the threat of tax scams is real, knowing fraudsters&#8217; common tactics can help you stay safe. Remember also to remain skeptical and take a few moments to ask yourself if a request seems reasonable. If it doesn&#8217;t, delete the email or text or hang up the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse834a1009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse834a1009\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57738-834a1009\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Things our lawyers want you to know\"><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse834a1009\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p>This article is intended as general information only and is not to be relied upon as constituting legal, financial or other professional advice. 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