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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Scam
A caller claims to be with the Canada Revenue Agency and they claim that you owe money, are in danger of being arrested, or you are going to lose everything because you have to pay the taxes right now, by credit card. bit coin or gift cards or by letting them access your bank account.
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The first step is to identify the fraud. In the video above, were you able to hear the clues in the story and detect the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Scam? The next step is to prevent the scammer from victimizing you or others. If you encounter a similar situation, use these tools to protect yourself from this type of fraud.
SPOT THE SCAM
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Scam Clues-
The caller keeps you on the line, telling you that if you hang up, you'll be arrested.
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They ask for personal information, which they should have.
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You are directed to pay via bitcoin ATM, gift cad, e-money transfer, by giving them access to your bank account or even by credit card.
Tips to spot a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Scam
STOP THE SCAM
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Scam Defence-
Hang up and call the central CRA number
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Log into your CRA account and see if there are any messages there.
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The CRA does not send the police to arrest people.
Tips to stop a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Scam
