As personal tax season begins to ramp up, so to are the attempts to steal your personal information.
Individuals, groups, and entities claiming to be the CRA are using this stressful time as a rouse to steal money and personal information, such as Social Insurance Numbers, banking information, and other important identifiers.
This article from the Canada Revenue Agency gives some tips and things to look out for when receiving these calls, emails, and letters. If you are ever unsure, reaching out to the CRA or your Tax Professionals will ensure your personal information stays personal.
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https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/corporate/security/protect-yourself-against-fraud.html#h1
