Be Aware of Fraudsters Purporting to Be Calling from CRA

Please be aware that during the tax season many a times you receive a call from someone who purports himself to be calling from CRA and says that an arrest warrant has been issued because there are outstanding tax dues that you have not paid

Please be aware of the following:

·         Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) would never phone to intimate you that an arrest warrant has been issued for non-payment of tax

·         CRA would never advise you to meet in person to compromise your outstanding dues

·         Before CRA initiates the enforcement actions, it will send your file to Collection Department and it will make several calls before any drastic actions are taken

·         Before your file is handed over to Collection Department, there will be a series of reminder letters that will be issued to you if you owe any tax dues

·         Please make sure that your address is updated with CRA so that you receive all the correspondences from them

·         If you receive such a call, notice the incoming telephone number and report it to Crime Stoppers

·         If you want to verify whether you owe any tax dues, please call up CRA on 1-800-959-8281 or log in to “My Account” and verify it yourself