Don't fall victim to fraud!
Canadian police services are alerting the public about the Canada Carbon Tax Rebate e-transfer scam currently circulating via e-mail and text messages.
Please remember, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will never send rebates or refunds by e-transfer or text message.
To stay safe:
- Do not click on any buttons or links.
- Do not reply to the message.
- Do not share any personal or financial information.
- Forward the message to 7726 to report it. Click here to see the steps.
Think you might have been a victim of fraud?
- Contact us at 1-888-359-1357
- Call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 and notify your local police.
- Contact your credit card provider at the number on the back of your card.
- Notify the Equifax credit bureaus (1-800-465-7166) and TransUnion (1-877-713-3393).
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