Alert! Mail scam.
The Canada Revenue Agency warns Canadians of mail scam
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is warning taxpayers to beware of a
recent scam where some Canadians are receiving a letter fraudulently
identified as coming from the CRA and asking for personal information.
The letter is not from the CRA. A PDF version of the letter
<http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/nwsrm/lrts/2008/l080818b-eng.pdf> is
available on the CRA Web site at www.cra.gc.ca/alert
<http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/alert/index.html> .
The letter claims that there is “insufficient information” for the
individual’s tax return and that in order to receive any “claims,” they
will have to update their records. The letter attaches a form
specifically requesting the individual’s personal information in
writing, via fax or email, including information on bank accounts and
passports. This letter is not from the CRA and Canadians should not
provide their personal information to the sender.
All taxpayers should be vigilant when divulging any confidential
information to third parties. The CRA has well established practices to
protect the confidentiality of taxpayers’ information.
The CRA has notified the proper law enforcement authorities of this
scam.
Carrie Chattell
Crime Prevention Programs Coordinator
Cloverdale/Port Kells, Surrey R.C.M.P.
Telephone: (604) 502-6265
Fax: (604) 502-6279
carrie.chattell@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
