As we’re all aware, March and April don’t just herald the arrival of spring; it’s also in March and April every year that we all must turn our attention to our taxes.

To make matters worse, the cybercriminals have figured this out as well, and by now, they are churning out a wide variety of tax-themed scams to try and separate us from our hard-earned coin.  What can we do to stay safe from the scammers?  Glad you asked – here are a few tips for you:

  • Start by watching a short video that explains quite nicely what the Canada Revenue Agency does and what they won’t do.
  • Next, take a look at the images below – they’re a good summary of how to avoid being caught by tax season scammers:

 

  • Canada Revenue Agency has put together a very informative website that has lots more tips and stories for you.
  • Understand that the CRA scams are just one more technique that cybercriminals use to try and steal your identity.

Want more information?  Please have a look at our website.

Need Help?

Think you may have been the victim of identity theft or a CRA scam?  Here’s how to get help:

    • (250)391.2600 x4975
    •  Email

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