St Thomas police are warning city residents about an e-mail scam that is making province-wide rounds. In it, victims are messaged that Canada Revenue Agency is checking company tax returns and needs personal information. "Do not respond to these requests," Const. Cam Constable says. "If you have, . . . contact your local police agency, and the Canada Anti Fraud centre at info@antifraudcentre.ca."
In the fake CRA e-mail, recipients are told, "While checking your company tax reports, several discrepancies were found by comparing the real and declared profit. An investigation has been started to determine if this is a mistake or a tax evasion attempt. A new revised tax form, with additional fields is attached to this message."
Victims are asked for social insurance numbers, bank account information, and passport numbers. The attachment is then to be e-mailed to a specified address.
"Remember, the Canada Revenue Agency does not request personal information by e-mail, nor do they divulge personal information to another person unless formal authorization is provided by the taxpayer."
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