The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is warning taxpayers this week to beware of a recent scam where some Canadians are receiving a letter fraudulently identified as coming from the CRA and asking for personal information.
The letter claims that there is “insufficient information” for the individual’s tax return and that in order to receive any “claims,” they will have to update their records.
The letter attaches a form specifically requesting the individual’s personal information in writing, via fax or email, including information on bank accounts and passports.
"This letter is not from the CRA and Canadians should not provide their personal information to the sender," the CRA warned in an announcement.
"All taxpayers should be vigilant when divulging any confidential information to third parties," the agency added.
The CRA statd that it has well established practices to protect the confidentiality of taxpayers’ information, and has additionally notified the proper law enforcement authorities of this scam.
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