Posted on October 24, 2008 11:24 by
Sam Li
CRA issued scam alert for letters send on behalf of CRA requesting personal information update. Please see link below:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/nwsrm/lrts/2008/l080818-eng.html
It includes details on scam and a PDF copy of the letter sent. As well I would like to add couple methods that may help to prevent scam problems. Maintain your personal information with CRA updated. If you are moving make sure you informed CRA. You can do it in three ways
1. Fill up the form and send it to the fax number provided on the CRA website
2. You can use Epass services
3. Send your updated information with Income Tax Report
I personally prefer Epass for very simple reason - there is no one between you and the website. Just make sure browser’s address bar is showing https (means all information passed between your computer and website is encrypted) and as well make sure log out when you are done.
Back to CRA methods
The other thing is that CRA will not ask you for personal info update trough the letter. They will do it with Notice of Assessment. It’s a good rule if you are not certain about letter origin simply go to CRA website take publically available phone number and call them for clarifications.
How do you deal with scam mail?