Woodstock Police say several residents have received fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the CRA about your tax refund.
WOODSTOCK - The Woodstock Police are reminding everyone to be cautious of Canada Revenue Agency Scams in April.
The CRA scams happen year round, however they are the most prevalent during tax season. Woodstock Police have received several calls from residents who are getting text messages claiming to be from the CRA. The text reads “Your GST reimbursement has been received. Click on the link below to claim.” Once the link has been clicked on, personal information is requested (banking information, address, etc.). Do NOT enter your personal information.
The CRA will not do the following:
· The CRA will never request payments by prepaid credit cards.
· The CRA will never request, by email, personal information of any kind from a taxpayer.
· The CRA will never request information from a taxpayer pertaining to a passport, health card, or driver’s licence.
· The CRA will not divulge taxpayer information to another person unless formal authorization is provided by the taxpayer.
· The CRA will not leave any personal information on an answering machine.
If you have been contacted by these fraudsters, you can report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre www.antifraudcentre.ca. If you suspect you may be the victim of fraud or have been tricked into giving personal or financial information, contact the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323.

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