/EINPresswire.com/ -- OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 08/31/16 -- Beware of tax fraud schemes. If you get a call or email that sounds like a scam, it probably is.

When the CRA contacts you, it makes sure your personal information is protected.

The CRA will never:

--  ask for personal information by email or text message;
--  request payment by prepaid credit card;
--  Share your tax information with another person or organization, unless
    you have agreed that it can be shared;
--  leave personal information on an answering machine;
--  threaten or use nasty language.
--  When in doubt, check My Account or call 1-800-959-8281.
--  To learn more about your personal income tax and benefit information,
    and to manage your tax affairs online, go to www.cra.gc.ca/myaccount.

For information on scams or to report deceptive telemarketing, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) online at www.antifraudcentre.ca or toll free at 1-888-495-8501. If you believe you may be the victim of fraud or have given personal or financial information by mistake, contact your local police service.

For more information, go to www.cra.gc.ca/fraudprevention

Contacts:
Jelica Zdero
613-952-9184
Jelica.Zdero@cra-arc.gc.ca

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