Type of a scam Tax Collection
On several occasions these phone calls occurred to try to get money pretending they are from Revenue Canada and I would have outstanding taxes to be paid.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
2 Voicemails left threatening jail time if CRA bill not taken care of
Total money lost $6,600
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Rec’d phone call and was told to call an 800# so did. Said I owed revenue canada money and with interest and penalties the amt was over 6000 dollars and if didn’t pay by the end of today they would send police. I would loose my home and all assets and would go to jail. They told me I must go to bank now. They also said not to hang up the phone until I deposit the money to a bit coin machine in downtown Victoria or tell anybody about this call or else they would send police as they were tracking me at all times. Did what they said. Deposited the money as asked and then they said that money was received but I was just reassessed and owed them another 3000.00. That’s when I got the police involved. I was told to ask them certain questions and man on the phone starting getting very upset and that’s when the police women took my phone and told him that he was now under investigation
They hung up immediately. This was about 2 months ago
Money never recovered of course.
They called me again last week but was a recorded message this time.
I hung up!
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I gave these guys a fake name. They proceeded to say I have warrants to arrest for tax fraud and that for the last 3 years I have been miscalculating tax. I have only been in the country for 4 months. In the end I told them I knew it was a scam and had a somewhat heated chat with the operator who showed off his scam skills by then spoof calling me from the local RCMP number.
Unfortunately anyone can put any number on their phone these days so this sort of thing will never go away.
I recorded the entire interaction.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Message left that I have a legal proceeding filed in my name, to call 780-360-1801 immediately or a warrant for my arrest will be issued.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Received a call from unknown number which left a garbled voicemail on my phone claiming to be CRA and I was "under investigation for tax fraud".
Type of a scam Tax Collection
It was in our office’s answering machine so the first bit was cut-off (automatic message sounding like a Chinese person) called Officer Craig from Vancouver has some sort of urgent need for us to call him back.
He says if we don’t urgently call him back, he will take some action and we will be sorry (very strange).
I believe this is a scam.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Automated message to my cell that I needed to call about my taxes or I would be arrested.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
they claim they are from revenue canada and will have you arrested if you dont pay your bill
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Sept 1, 2117
Voice Mail Message
Warrant issued for this name attached to this phone number for tax fraud.
TOTAL SCAM…This Scam is registered.
The Co is not registred with the ScamPulse.com nor Legit.
No one from this number called back…blocked number.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
The text sent reads: E Transfer 109.99$ received from Canada Revenue
It has a box ‘tap to load preview’ but I didn’t.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
This number will call you and implicate that you’ve done something wrong and you need a lawyer if you don’t call them back. When you call this number they tell you they are Rev Can and say it fast enough to sound like Revenue Canada. When I asked his name his rambled it out with his badge number and department. I had to ask several times out loud are you with Revenue Canada he finally replied no and hung up. They are after your Social Insurance Number.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
The email said that the canada revenue agency owes me money and wants to "etransfer" to my account then it asked for my password to email and my sin number
Type of a scam Tax Collection
received a telephone call this morning before 9:00 am/rcd 2nd call about 12:45/ 2 messages on my answering machine. went to a legal aid office for assistance to call revenue canada. she advised it was scam, report it to ScamPulse.com "there is a criminal case against you for tax fraud"
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Automated message from Agent Ryan Smith from CRA, Canada Revenue Agency
You are being investigated due to audit of your taxes. Do not try to disregard this message.
Call 289-855-1544
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a text message last night at 12:53am from E-transfer: Revenue Agency. Telling me a "Interac" E-transfer has been sent to me. And to open a link to deposit some of my income tax return into my account. the link looks like "http:// 1interact-etransf-tax.com/interac/"
The phone number that they used is 1-819-266-7512
Its a scam, since i already have done my tax’s and deposited my return.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Letter from CRA saying it owes you money with a link to collect.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A very professional sounding woman called from 844-441-5440 telling me I was in trouble with the CRA
Type of a scam Tax Collection
This was an automated call that I didn’t answer and it went to voicemail. I did not fall victim but want to report it.
I am tired of all these scare tactics that they use to scam people.
I had a friend who received a similar call. He panicked, I felt so bad for him. I explain that it was a scam. But he had already called them back and they told him he had to pay 2000.00 now or go to jail. Yelling at him and such. They were very convincing which make me wonder if he was also victim to identity theft.
Below is the exact words from the recording on the call today.
"The reason behind this call is to notify you that we have registered a criminal case against your name concerning tax deficiency and tax fraud so if you need more information about this case you can call our direct line number which is 305-224-1726"
Type of a scam Tax Collection
You get an automated message claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency looking for tax information and to fix a tax problem. They want you to contact them with personal information to correct your tax problem. The Canada Revenue Agency would never use this kind of method. I am sure it is 100% a scam.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received an email from the fake CRA stating they sent me an INTERAC e-Transfer in the amount of $500, and that I must go to https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/fppp/mypymnt/pub/ntr.do and fill out the refund online form. The real CRA’s website give examples of these fake refund online forms. Scanned email is uploaded to this posting.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
<<-Dear TaxPayer ,***
<<-Canada Revenue Agency has sent you an INTERAC e-Transfer (previously INTERAC Email Money Transfer).
<<-Amount – $471.26 CAD
<<-Sender?s Message – A message was not provided
<<-Expiry Date – August 05 2016
<<-Action Required:
<<-To deposit your money, click here: http://cracenter-interacinfo.homeip.net/centerupdateinfoaccountinterac/
<<-2016 Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Online Support
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a call from 647-946-9470 saying there’s a criminal case against me.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received more threatening calls, this time from 902-702-8823 – Nova Scotia and PEI.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
"This is the last and final courtesy call which is made by the headquarters and the attorney general’s office of the Canada Revenu Agency to form you that there is a lawsuit filed under your name …… for serious criminal allegations." I’m to call back at 855-888-5931
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A man, speaking very good English, left a phone message saying I must call back at 855-888-5928 or suffer the consequences.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I found this message on my machine: "There is a lawsuit against your name for tax fraud …… Call us back at 844-434-9878 or you will face all the legal consequences. Have a good day".
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received this bogus CRA email in my inbox. It requests I click on link (https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/fppp/mypymnt/pub/ntr.do) to receive my bogus $701.52 CAD tax refund. The link takes me to a very convincing-looking page.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I came home to find a phone message informing us that a lawsuit had been filed against us for tax evasion and I should get my lawyer to call 855-881-8196. I presume this is a scam.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I’m receiving very scarry calls from a CRA scammer saying my assets frozen tomorrow and their attorneys would be coming for me if I didn’t call this number 613-366-3275.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
On June 4, 2016 at 8:05am i received a call. It was a recorded message stating the person was from Canada revenue. there was a problem with my account and if i did not call their number immediately they would refer the problem to their lawyers. i did not call the number – just hung up.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I got a call from 250-383-6894 (Sprint Canada) demanding I call back immediately to discuss my tax payments to CRA. The call-back number is 855-204-0778.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I got one of those scam CRA calls threatening they were going to take me to court and sue me and freeze all my assets. This guy couldn’t even speak English. He called from 844-553-1075.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
My mom and I received a distressing call from a Criminal Revenue Service with regards to our taxes. We were told our SINs were red-flagged, and we were under serious investigation. The call ended rather strangely with the man saying: Have a blessed day!
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I recieved an aggressive multiple messages today from 844-553-1704. Caller demanded payment or else a tax debt collector will come to my door, and garner my wages and put a lien on my assets.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I got a threatening message from 844-553-1704. Caller demanded payment or else a tax debt collector will come to my door, and garner my wages and put a lien on my assets.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I’m getting calls from CRA demanding I pay $1000s or someone will be coming to my door to pick me up and take me to jail.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a recorded message at 7:35AM from 844-553-1703. I was told "this is an important message". I have an outstanding debt with CRA, and if I didn’t get my lawyer to call back, I’d face legal consequences.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I’m receiving CRA scam calls from 844-553-1074 and from a Sprint Canada number saying if I or my lawyer didn’t call back, I would face legal action.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I’ve been inundated with calls from the Tax Fraud Department of Revenue Canada, sometimes from a woman with an English accent, sometimes from a man with a thick foreign accent.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a CRA scam call urging me to call him right back to discuss income tax fraud. The number they called on was 844-553-1073.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a disturbing call threatening me to "call our hotline at 844-553-1070 if you want to avoid being arrested and the case being registered" because a legal case has been filed against me.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I got a call from 844-540-9879 telling me they will "initiate legal proceedings against your name" for tax fraud.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received one of those CRA scam calls telling me not to ignore this "time-sensitive" call, and that I was being charged with fraud, and if I don’t call back immediately, it will go to the lawyers.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Consumer received robocall saying "you owe money to the CRA. Phone 844-553-1074 or we will take your assets and your bank account. You will hear from our collections officer.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I got a recorded message with a male voice with American accent warning me to pay my taxes or else legal action will be taken against me.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a message on the phone saying the police were going to come to my house because of tax evasion.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I got a robocall saying I had a recent tax assessment done and it was fraudulent and CRA was going to come after me if I don’t call back immediately. The number is a Californian number 408-622-1974
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I’ve been getting robocalls telling me a collections agent will arrive at my house to arrest me if I don’t pay up on my outstanding taxes. The message was "….. inform you that the CRA has decided to initiate legal proceedings against your home. So in the next 24 hours, we will be making a lien on your bank accounts, due to your inability to settle your dues with the CRA. A bill collection officer would (sic) visit you soon to complete the paperworks (sic). If you have any questions, then call our tax default line at 1-844-385-9046. I repeat, it’s 1-844-385-9046. If you don’t call immediately, or if we don’t hear from your attorney either, then you will be solely responsible for all legal consequences. Goodbye."
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I spoke with a gentleman with an Indian accent. They are trying to extract back taxes from me in the amount of $12,786.62. Their number is 844-316-5264
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Had an automated phone call of a male with an accent. Stated that I was guilty of fraud with my income tax. I have not filed my taxes yet. The call was threatening saying that there will be a police officer at my door. And that I needed to call back. I was also told that if I ignore the phone call that I better have a lawyer ready.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I got a call from 866-447-3635 insisting that me or my attorney must call us back immediately.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I was threatened by a CRA imposter saying "liens would be placed against his bank accounts"(sic) if he didn’t act immediately.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I got a recorded call with a woman’s voice from 844-337-8111. She said there’s a warrant out for your arrest for tax fraud.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a phone message from a CRA scammer (613-499-9809) who said I am being investigated for tax fraud and may be arrested.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
said he was from Canada Revenue Service and someone was making a claim against me and I needed to contact them right away …
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Someone called me from 844-337-8111. He said there was a warrant our for our arrest and a law suit against us.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
We received an automated phone message today at 11:27am requesting we call 289-609-2939. The message said, “Do not attempt to ignore or disregard the message as it is time sensitive.” I called the number and first thing I heard was canned music, then a man came on the line with “Hello, Revenue Canada, what is your name please?” There were lots of voices in the background. I asked to speak with a supervisor, and the person hung up. When I got home from work this afternoon, there was a second call with the same message – the message was left at 2:37pm this afternoon. I went to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s website hoping there would be an easy way to report this and confirm if the number was valid. Unfortunately there is not. I’m hoping you can pass this along…
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a call at 11:48AM threatening CRA scam call from Sprint Canada number 250-383-6894. A lady’s voice said she was from Revenue Canada and that my file came up and I would be sued.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I got a call from an officer at the CRA tax office. The number he called from was a New York number 646-736-6765. He had a wonderfully authoritative voice – a good actor. He said that "they" would come and arrest me and take my property.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
They phoned our # *** Took a couple minutes for them to answer! But I have been phoned before about this and knew there was a problem! Phoned the number 1-613-366-5375 and the first time they didn’t answer. Second time someone answered. I asked what the problem was and they hung up after a small amount of swearing on both sides
Type of a scam Tax Collection
An officer Ron Adams – very thick accent – called me from 613-604-9938 and threatened me with an arrest warrant #00S100S3636 for tax fraud. He said I owed $2946. And he asked for my SIN. When I aksed him to repeat my SIN back to me, he became belligerent.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I have been the unfortunate recipient of many email scams but this is the latest: An email with the Subject Line: ‘You receive INTERAC e-Transfer’. This purports to be from Canada Revenue Agency with a total of $101.52 CAD refund. The body of the email asks that I deposit the money by confirming my mobile phone number and then clicking an link. Very poor grammar and language and phony website address. Just one more to be aware of.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
The "CRA" sent me an email containing a link for a tax refund INTERAC e-Transfer for $105.52 CAD, expiring on 15/03/16.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received the following email:
Canada Revenue Agency has sent you an tax refund INTERAC e-Transfer® Service.033eb32f6f6f8b89
Amount: Total: $101.52 CAD 033eb32f6f6f8b89
Sender Message: A message was not provided033eb32f6f6f8b89
Expiry Date: 15/03/2016
033eb32f6f6f8b89
Action Required: Confirm your mobile phone number.
To deposit your money, click here: 033eb32f6f6f8b89
https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/fppp/mypymnt/pub/ntr.do
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I keep getting threatening CRA scam call from 844-855-5016 requesting immediate payment or an auditor was going to come to my home.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a CRA scam robocall from 844-316-5262 threatening me the County Sheriff would be coming after me. He sounded very American.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a recorded message urging me to call back immediately regarding a problem with revenue services.
If I did not call back immediately, there was nothing they could do to help me.
It was mentioned that I may need to contact my lawyer.
The number to call back was 416-477-6879
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I have just received a robo-call from someone claiming to be from the "CRA", saying I owe taxes. This isthe second phone call in two weeks, from two different people. They told me that if I did not return their phone call, then someone will be knocking at my door. The phone number they told me to call is 844-210-4888.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a recorded phone call strongly threatening me to call back. The message said they were from CRA. Threatening that there was a warrant issued for my arrest today.
When I call back, I am told the same thing. I was going to be arrested for tax fraud.
I asked how I knew he was actually from CRA. He was indignant about that.
I asked him to give me my SIN.
The line went dead.
phone # 1-613-927-9565
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a phone message threatening legal proceedings within 24 hours if I didn’t call back to 844-385-9043. The caller said my bank accounts would be frozen and that I will be solely responsible for all legal consequences. I believe this is the CRA scam.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received the following email:
Good Day. As your security is our priority, CRA as initiated a new way to file your Tax Return securely for year 2015 by creating a PIN for you to file with. Attached, is a copy of your 2015 Tax Return IP PIN which has just been generated by the CRA. Kindly secure the PIN and do not share with a third party. Kindly download the attached secured document to view and print the generated PIN and keep this document for your record. Canada Revenue Agency
875 Heron Road
Ottawa ON K1A 1B1
www.cra-arc.gc.ca
This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use by or information of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action based on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error or is not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by return email and delete this e-mail (together with any files transmitted with it) immediately. Unless otherwise expressly stated in this email, any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of National Confederation of Cooperatives (CRA). CRA accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted via this email.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Starting 4 or 5 months ago we received a phone call at our home asking to speak to the former owner of the home, by name. This person would be in his late 90’s if still alive. They spoke with a foreign accent (African?) and said they were calling from the CRA. I told them that person was deceased. They asked many personal questions about the situation. When I said the questions were inappropriate the person asked me to hold for his supervisor. The same person came on the line and wanted my name and address. I declined and the caller became agitated and said, "What do you mean? This is the CRA and you could go to jail." I then hung up the phone.
We received 3 more calls with voice messages and they stopped.
In January and young female called saying they were from the CRA. She had no accent. She said it was concerning an unpaid ambulance bill & that they had sent multiple letters to the home and received no payment. We have not used the ambulance service. As an aside, the ambulance services in BC are provincial not federal. We have had 4 of those calls.
On February 4, 2016 we received an email from the ‘CRA’ stating they had an email transfer of funds for us to deposit into our account. We have never given them our email address or names. It was from a UK site. We did not deposit any money and have left it on our email display for evidence.
We have changed our email and bank passwords and have antivirus software and are very concerned about this situation. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a robocall saying this is a pending notification to appear in court for tax scam. The call came from 844-592-8047.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a scam CRA email stating that I am eligible to receive a tax refund, and to please submit my tax refund and allow 6-7 days for processing. Scammers direct me to the official CRA site: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rvws/menu-eng.html supposedly to assure me I was dealing with the official CRA. But scammers also directed me to another link (bogus) to obtain my refund. No doubt, this link would have required me to submit my personal bank account information.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I got a threatening call supposedly from the CRA saying I was in default of my taxes. The number they left to call was 844-567-5403.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received an email supposedly from the CRA offering me a $400+ refund if I open the link. I did and it asked me for my bank account information. I did not pursue it further and deleted the email.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received an early morning call from a man with a heavy East Indian accent, telling me I owe money to the CRA. He threatened me with a collection agency and a lawyer. The call came from 888-745-0433.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I’m receiving calls from a man with a heavy East Indian accent, telling me I owe money to the CRA. The call came from 888-745-0433.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I’ve been getting robocalls saying I’m under investigation by Revenue Canada for non-payment of my taxes and that I had until the end of that day to call back – at a 613 number. However, the calls originated from Sprint Canada 250 numbers.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I got a robocall from an individual (no name given) claiming to be from the CRA stating I owed them money and they will be contacting me shortly if I didn’t call this number (I didn’t get the number). My call display showed a Sprint Canada number; 250-383-6894
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I’m getting calls from a lawyer, saying she is calling on behalf of the CRA, and that I should pay up or face legal action. The number she called from is a California number: 415-671-6154
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I got a call from "CRA". I was told my bank accounts would be frozen and liens on my assets if I didn’t call back 844-380-1606. And this is my "final warning".
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a recorded message on my phone from 844-380-1609: "A lien will be placed on your assets and bank accounts due to your inability to settle your dues to the CRA. A bill collector officer will visit you soon to complete the paperwork. If we don’t hear from you or your attorney, you will be sole (sic) responsible for the legal consequences."
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a call at 7:32AM from 613-209-0968. The caller said he was from the CRA and would I "please return our call. If we don’t hear from you (in a certain amount of time), we will take legal action against you."
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Someone phoned me and advised me there was a problem with my tax returns. They were pretty silly. They read fake info to me and cited nonsense from the Income Tax Act. The impostor advised me I owed $5000. They asked me if I had a lawyer and when I told them I was a lawyer, he hung up. Phone number they called from was 415-234-0459. East Indian accent
Type of a scam Tax Collection
My wife has received several emails supposedly from the Canadian Government saying that that we have a payment of $550 to $900 owing to her and all we have to do to collect is to click on a link. She received three of these emails. We think this is a scam. Can you confirm it?
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A telemarketting-like scam, a recorded voice on the phone, announced I have been investigated by the CRA. Fraud is involved, and they wish me to call this number to sort it out. I never replied, as this is not the way CRA operates. I had around 6 calls between late spring and early fall. This scam was reportedly going around Chemainus and Duncan at this time.
Type of a scam Tax Collection
An email I received requests I click on a link to deposit money into my account. This is probably a scammer phishing for my bank account numbers. "Dear________, Canada Revenue Agency has sent you an INTERAC e-Transfer (previously INTERAC E-mail Money Transfer).
Amount: $245.00 (CAD). Sender Message: A message was not provided. Expiry Date: 11/11/2015. Action Required:
To deposit your money, click here:
https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/fppp/mypymnt/pub/ntr.do
2015 Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Online Support