Fake messages
Don't take the bait!
Watch out for fake messages. Tax filing season is a busy time for fraud. Learn how to identify fake messages and avoid the traps that scammers set for you.
Ways to spot fraud
We communicate with you in various ways, but we never:
- Tell you about a payment by text or email.
- Ask for your personal information by text or email.
- Leave phone messages containing personal information.
To find out how we communicate with you, see Phishing Scams and Identity Theft.
Be smart
If you have doubts about emails, calls or texts, protect yourself by being smart:
- Don’t click on links or open attachments.
- Don’t reply to the sender.
- Never give personal information.
- Don’t reply to messages that require immediate action.
Got questions? We've got answers.
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If you get a suspicious message, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and contact us.
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To protect yourself and your information, follow our recommendations.
Did you know?
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has information on ways to protect yourself and spot fraud.