My fellow Canuckians: Canada-wide income tax scam warning issued from Revenue Canada - GoFuckYourself.com

CDSmith · 02-16-2009, 11:27 AM

Warning issued over fake letter from Canada Revenue Agency
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/st.../tax-scam.html

"Police and tax officials are warning about a letter and e-mail fraud scheme that attempts to pry confidential banking information and passport numbers from Canadians.

The scam is designed to prey on taxpayers worried about their records. It comes in the form of an official-looking letter or e-mail claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency and requiring taxpayers to complete a T2 form and bring CRA's records up to date.

Winnipegger Orlando Marcelino got what he thought was an e-mail from the Canada Revenue Agency. "When you see CRA you tremble ? because it?s government," he chuckled. But he checked further and found the e-mail was from the United Kingdom.

"I knew it was a scam," he said.

The suspicious correspondence has been turning up in letter boxes and computer inboxes across the country.

"They?re asking people for their personal information, their banking information,? said CRA spokeswoman Catherine Joliceur. She said the CRA does have a T2 form, but it looks nothing like the fake form that is arriving in people?s mailboxes.

Authorities said they don?t know how many taxpayers have been duped in the scam.

But the CRA ? which does not send e-mails to taxpayers ? has issued a public warning: "This letter is not from the CRA and Canadians should not provide their personal information to the sender," says a tax alert on the Canada Revenue Agency website.

"The letter claims that there is 'insufficient information' for the individual's tax return and that in order to receive any 'claims,' they will have to update their records. The letter attaches a form specifically requesting the individual's personal information in writing, via fax or e-mail, including information on bank accounts and passports."

In some instances the fraudulent demand for personal information has arrived via postal delivery. The letter asks taxpayers to complete the phoney T2 form and either fax it or send it to an address with a post office box number. Police found mail at that address was being forwarded overseas.

The RCMP said that even with the blurry graphics, people tend to be vulnerable to the scam because of their willingness to believe the government owes them money."

A similar warning is on the Revenue Canada site:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/nwsrm/lrts/...80818-eng.html

SexualDragon · 02-16-2009, 11:36 AM

good to know, thnx

doridori · 02-16-2009, 11:42 AM

so they sell this database right.

CDSmith · 02-17-2009, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SexualDragon

good to know, thnx

You're welcome.

02-17-2009, 06:59 AM

Got one of those by email. I bet it fools a lot of people.

PR_Sebas · 02-17-2009, 07:22 AM

Damn. Thanks for the info. Going to keep my eyes open.

Iron Fist · 02-17-2009, 07:28 AM

So.. your saying that this wasn't the UK branch of the government?

tranza · 02-17-2009, 07:59 AM

Thats fucked up...we always have to pay attention to those stuffs.

02-16-2009, 11:27 AM	#1
CDSmith Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: My network is hosted at TECHIEMEDIA.net ...Wait, you meant where am I located at? Oh... okay, I'm in Winnipeg, Canada. Oops. :) Posts: 51,460	My fellow Canuckians: Canada-wide income tax scam warning issued from Revenue Canada Warning issued over fake letter from Canada Revenue Agency http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/st.../tax-scam.html "Police and tax officials are warning about a letter and e-mail fraud scheme that attempts to pry confidential banking information and passport numbers from Canadians. The scam is designed to prey on taxpayers worried about their records. It comes in the form of an official-looking letter or e-mail claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency and requiring taxpayers to complete a T2 form and bring CRA's records up to date. Winnipegger Orlando Marcelino got what he thought was an e-mail from the Canada Revenue Agency. "When you see CRA you tremble ? because it?s government," he chuckled. But he checked further and found the e-mail was from the United Kingdom. "I knew it was a scam," he said. The suspicious correspondence has been turning up in letter boxes and computer inboxes across the country. "They?re asking people for their personal information, their banking information,? said CRA spokeswoman Catherine Joliceur. She said the CRA does have a T2 form, but it looks nothing like the fake form that is arriving in people?s mailboxes. Authorities said they don?t know how many taxpayers have been duped in the scam. But the CRA ? which does not send e-mails to taxpayers ? has issued a public warning: "This letter is not from the CRA and Canadians should not provide their personal information to the sender," says a tax alert on the Canada Revenue Agency website. "The letter claims that there is 'insufficient information' for the individual's tax return and that in order to receive any 'claims,' they will have to update their records. The letter attaches a form specifically requesting the individual's personal information in writing, via fax or e-mail, including information on bank accounts and passports." In some instances the fraudulent demand for personal information has arrived via postal delivery. The letter asks taxpayers to complete the phoney T2 form and either fax it or send it to an address with a post office box number. Police found mail at that address was being forwarded overseas. The RCMP said that even with the blurry graphics, people tend to be vulnerable to the scam because of their willingness to believe the government owes them money." A similar warning is on the Revenue Canada site: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/nwsrm/lrts/...80818-eng.html __________________ *Promote Wildmatch, ImLive, Sexier.com, and more!!* ALWAYS THE HIGHEST PAYOUTS: Big Bux/ImLive SIGNUP ON NOW!!! Put some PUSSYCA$H in your pocket. ICQ me at: 31024634

02-16-2009, 11:36 AM	#2
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02-17-2009, 07:22 AM	#6
PR_Sebas Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,825	Damn. Thanks for the info. Going to keep my eyes open. __________________

02-17-2009, 07:28 AM	#7
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02-17-2009, 07:59 AM	#8
tranza ICQ: 197-556-237 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: BRASIL !!! Posts: 57,559	Thats fucked up...we always have to pay attention to those stuffs. __________________ I'm just a newbie.

02-16-2009, 11:42 AM	#3
doridori So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canadia Posts: 2,222	so they sell this database right.

02-17-2009, 06:59 AM	#5
evildick Guest Posts: n/a	Got one of those by email. I bet it fools a lot of people.