Police and tax officials are warning about a letter and e-mail fraud scheme that attempts to pry confidential banking information and passport numbers from Canadians.
The scam is designed to prey on taxpayers worried about their records. It comes in the form of an official-looking letter or e-mail claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency and requiring taxpayers to complete a T2 form and bring CRA's records up to date.
Winnipegger Orlando Marcelino got what he thought was an e-mail from the Canada Revenue Agency. "When you see CRA you tremble — because it’s government," he chuckled. But he checked further and found the e-mail was from the United Kingdom.
"I knew it was a scam," he said.
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The scam is designed to prey on taxpayers worried about their records. It comes in the form of an official-looking letter or e-mail claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency and requiring taxpayers to complete a T2 form and bring CRA's records up to date.
Winnipegger Orlando Marcelino got what he thought was an e-mail from the Canada Revenue Agency. "When you see CRA you tremble — because it’s government," he chuckled. But he checked further and found the e-mail was from the United Kingdom.
"I knew it was a scam," he said.
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Have you ever been scammed? Tell us about it. Any advice to others based on your experience?
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