What to Expect When the Canada Revenue Agency Calls You

(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 01/25/16 -- It is possible that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will contact you by phone for legitimate tax reasons.

During such phone calls, the CRA officer must validate your identity and therefore will ask for certain personal information, including your date of birth, your address, and in the case of a business some account specific details.

The CRA officials will act with professionalism and will not be aggressive or make threats. To help you identify possible scams, use the following guidelines:

Before giving money or personal information:

When in doubt, ask yourself:

CRA phone interactions generally come after written communications, such as an email notification to check your online mail or a letter, and are made under special circumstances. For example:

To report scams

To report deceptive telemarketing, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online at or toll free at 1-888-495-8501. If you believe that you may be the victim of fraud or have given personal or financial information unwittingly, contact your local police service, financial institution, and credit reporting agencies.

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Contacts:
Philippe Brideau
Media Relations
Canada Revenue Agency
613-941-6269

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