{"id":86241,"date":"2024-04-15T10:08:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T14:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/?post_type=rbc_my_money_matter&#038;p=86241"},"modified":"2024-05-07T11:34:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T15:34:35","slug":"four-ways-to-stay-cyber-safe-during-tax-season","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/cyber-security\/understanding-cyber-security\/four-ways-to-stay-cyber-safe-during-tax-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Four ways to stay cyber safe during tax season"},"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-tips\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Cyber Tips<\/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\">Four ways to stay cyber safe during tax season<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By RBC<\/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=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1746971096.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"Person filing their taxes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1746971096.jpg 6016w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1746971096.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1746971096.jpg?resize=768,513 768w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1746971096.jpg?resize=1024,684 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1746971096.jpg?resize=1536,1025 1536w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/04\/shutterstock_1746971096.jpg?resize=2048,1367 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\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=Four ways to stay cyber safe during tax season &#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\/four-ways-to-stay-cyber-safe-during-tax-season\/\">\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\/four-ways-to-stay-cyber-safe-during-tax-season\/\">\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 15, 2024 \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><strong>Tax season is underway \u2013 and so is tax <em>scam<\/em> season. It\u2019s one of the busiest times of the year for cybercrime, as it presents the perfect opportunity for criminals to steal personal information and critical data. &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During tax season, there is a lot of personal information in circulation \u2013 tax filers are logging into online platforms or sending income, employment and contact details to an accountant or bookkeeper. People are logging into tax accounts, checking their emails for return information and sharing receipts, social insurance numbers and sensitive family data. All of this back and forth creates an environment for cyber criminals to steal money and data from individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are four ways to stay safe as you prepare and file your taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Protect your tax accounts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your tax information contains all the details cyber criminals need to steal your identity \u2013 your social insurance number, record of employment, family status and bank account details. This is why it\u2019s critical to protect your tax accounts from hackers. Be sure to create strong, unique passwords and enable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/ideas-and-voices\/take-2-minutes\/take-2-minutes-two-step-verification\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-86241-843eab5e\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"two-step verification\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">two-step verification<\/a> (also known as multi-factor authentication) whenever it\u2019s available. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. File your taxes on a secure network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s an important rule of thumb to never access personal accounts or sensitive information while using an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/cyber-security\/understanding-cyber-security\/cyber-safety-101-4-steps-to-wifi-safety\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-86241-acad24ee\" data-dig-label=\"unsecured network\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">unsecured network<\/a> \u2013 that is, a Wi-Fi network that doesn\u2019t require a password, such as in a library or caf\u00e9. The same goes for your taxes. If you\u2019re filing your taxes online, it\u2019s best to save it for when you have a secure connection, like on your home Wi-Fi network. If you do need to use a public network, use a VPN so you can protect your private information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Watch out for phishing attacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the year, cyber criminals will pose as legitimate organizations to steal your information. Through phishing attacks, they will send emails, text messages and DMs to try to trick you into giving up account details or personal data. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During tax season, these attacks are harder to spot, as you may be expecting a text or email about your taxes \u2013 so a communication from someone who claims to be from a legitimate tax agency, such as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or Internal Revenue Service (IRS) \u2013 seems probable and believable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, the criminal networks behind these scams are driving more convincing, frequent scams \u2013 so traditional red flags, such as grammar and spelling mistakes \u2013 aren\u2019t the tell-tale signs they used to be. There are, however, some things to watch out for:<\/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><strong>A request for data. <\/strong>Any email, text or DM that claims to be from a tax agency and is requesting account or personal information is not legitimate. The CRA and IRS, for instance, will never request information through these channels. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Unsolicited communication through email or text.<\/strong> The CRA only sends emails to notify a tax filer that there is a secure message in their CRA mailbox. The IRS, meanwhile, initiates all contact from the United States Postal Service. They will only call as a follow up to a letter. Other tax agencies around the world follow similar protocols.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>A sense of urgency.<\/strong> Some messages about taxes claim that \u201curgent action\u201d is required to avoid arrest or penalties. Legitimate organizations won\u2019t use those kinds of tactics or language, even if your taxes are past due! &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Attachments.<\/strong> Phishing scams will often contain suspicious links or attachments. Don\u2019t open them! These are designed to steal such data as log-in credentials, account numbers, social insurance numbers and other sensitive data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The CRA publishes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/corporate\/security\/protect-yourself-against-fraud\/scam-alerts.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-dig-id=\"LP-86241-0d595151\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"scam alerts\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">scam alerts<\/a> on their website so you can stay up-to-date on the latest tax scams and know how to protect yourself. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Ask about your tax preparer\u2019s practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re using the services of an accountant or bookkeeper to prepare your taxes, you\u2019ll want to know how secure their systems are. After all, they\u2019re going to have access to all of your personal details, so it\u2019s important that they have robust security practices in place to keep them safe. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re working with someone new or a professional who has done your taxes before, it\u2019s worth asking them some key questions, 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><strong>What are the security measures in place to exchange files?<\/strong> Ask about email encryption and secure servers they may have for sharing confidential files.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Who will have access to my information?<\/strong> Find out what the protocols are for how files are stored and secured on their premises. Do employees need to document their access to client files?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>What type of network security do you have?<\/strong> Your tax preparer should have a secure, password protected network, anti-virus software installed and a strong password policy in place.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p><strong>Do you regularly back up data?<\/strong> You want to know that your data is safe in the case of a hack or system failure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tax season can be taxing \u2013 and you don\u2019t need to add the extra stress of getting scammed by a cyber criminal. If you receive a message from what appears to be a tax agency, don\u2019t rush into opening it or responding \u2013 take a moment to determine if it truly seems legitimate. If in doubt, delete it right away and contact your tax agency directly using the phone number on their website. Remember, stay up to date, stay alert and stay safe.<\/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. A professional advisor should be consulted regarding your specific situation. 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