Minister Findlay Encourages Canadians to Protect Themselves from Fraud During Tax Filing Season
Minister Findlay highlights resources for recognizing and reporting fraud during Fraud Prevention Month
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, CANADA -- (Marketwired) -- 02/27/15 -- Revenue Agency
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, is kicking off Fraud Prevention Month (FPM) by reminding Canadians of the resources available from the Government of Canada to help protect themselves against fraud during tax filing season.
This March, the Government is putting a spotlight on fraud prevention, with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the Competition Bureau and other partners participating in a series of fraud-awareness initiatives throughout Fraud Prevention Month.
The CRA initiatives alert taxpayers about the dangers of fraud and tax schemes. This is accomplished through outreach programs, ongoing communications through media and the web, partnerships with other government departments, and close collaboration with tax practitioners and other key stakeholders.
Every year, there are frequent reports of scammers who call or email Canadians, claiming to be CRA officials and attempting to trick Canadians into providing money and/or personal information. Canadians are reminded to protect their personal information and to , especially during tax filing season when these scams are most common. Minister Findlay also emphasized the importance of reporting scams in order to protect other Canadians from fraud.
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"The best defense against fraud is being well-informed. At tax season, fraudsters increase their attempts to abuse taxpayer trust. Neither the CRA nor I, as the Minister of National Revenue, will ever ask for personal information or demand payments by email. Through the Canada Revenue Agency, our Government provides Canadians with clear information on how to recognize and report fraudulent activities so they can be stopped. I encourage everyone to find out how they can protect themselves, and be vigilant, particularly during filing season."
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Minister of National Revenue
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Datum: 27.02.2015 - 15:37 Uhr
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