800-931-1026 / 8009311026

I am living in this country for more than 10 years now and never get any call from CRA. Do you know why? Because I file and pay my taxes on time every year. To me all the whiners here are the one who owe taxes to Federal Govt of Canada ( CRA) Get real and pay your taxes and stop whining..

This number is from the canada revenue call centre (collection division) in Ottawa. If you owe canada revenue, that would be why they are calling you. I, too, was suspicious, so I visited my local Canada Revenue office, where a in-office representative verified this information, as well as the dates I was called by this number.

The thick accent is usually a dead giveaway. The same fraud is also rampant in the U.S., with fake IRS calls being made.

Looks like they duped you, fool.

Problem is, nobody here believes your B.S.

It's a fraud. CRA never calls anyone to file tax returns.

Another fraudster posting garbage here.

Bookmark and Share Change text size for the storyPrintReport an error Be on the lookout for phone calls claiming to be from the Canadian Revenue Agency as they could be scams to steal your personal information. Sandra and Wayne Scruton recently received a couple of calls claiming to be from the CRA that sounded suspicious to them. The first call was an automated message claiming to be an important message from Revenue Canada that then put them on hold. Wayne hung up considering it was an odd call to receive, even though it sounded professional and call display showed GOC, which could be short for Government of Canada. Next the Scrutons had a call on their answering machine directed to Sandra. “The thing that bothered Sandra was it said, ‘Call us back and make sure you have your Social Insurance Number ready,’” said Wayne.“That was the kicker for me,” said Sandra, who contacted the CRA and received confirmation it was a scam as neither the incoming number (800-931-1026) nor the call back number provided (866-538-6181) are used by the agency.“”It wasn’t the first call they had received,” said Sandra.“They did exactly what they should have done,” said Joann de Waal, a communications manager for the government. However, just because they ask for your SIN does not necessarily mean the caller is not a CRA representative. Due to privacy concerns, your SIN could be among the security questions asked to verify your identity before they divulge any information. De Waal recommended ignoring all e-mails claiming to be from the CRA as they never contact individuals online and that it is rare for the agency to call anyone not expecting a call. If you do suspect you are being scammed, a caller from the CRA will provide you with their general inquiries number, which can be verified online or in the phone book. From there, they will direct you through the necessary channels. The CRA also recommends asking yourself the following questions when receiving a call:•Does this sound too good to be true?• Is the requester asking for information I would not include with my tax return?•Is the requester asking for information I know the CRA already has on file for me?•How did the requester get my email address?•Am I confident I know who is asking for the information? david.feil@sunmedia.ca

In response to all the previous as I just recieved a call on my cell. I did not answer but instead googled the number. this forum came up. so I read all the previous details. Any way as to this scam:This was taken directly from phonebusters web site. I work for a news agency and we deal with a lot of fraud. beware my friends. And please read it all. Note what it says about SIN numbers.Vishing or Voice PhishingWhat is Vishing?"Vishing" or "Voice Phishing” is the act of leveraging a new technology called Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) in using the telephone system to falsely claim to be a legitimate enterprise in an attempt to scam users into disclosing personal information. Government, financial institutions, as well as online auctions and their payment services, can be targets of Voice Phishing.Methods of transmission: * typically an incoming recorded telephone message uses a spoofed (fraudulent) caller ID matching the identity of a misrepresented organization * the message uses an urgent pretext to direct unsuspecting users to another telephone number * the victim is invited to punch their personal information on their telephone keypad * criminals capture the key tones and convert them back to numerical formatDifferent variations of the scam: * the potential victim is contacted by a phishing e-mail and directed to a VoIP-based telephone number * the potential victim receives a telephone call from another individual with a spoofed caller ID * the potential victim receives a recorded incoming call with a spoofed caller ID directing them to a phishing siteCharacteristics:The content of the incoming message is designed to trigger an impulsive reaction from you. It can use: * upsetting or exciting information * demand an urgent response * use a false pretense * is not normally personalizedInformation at risk: Any numerical personal information: * payment card information (numbers, expiry dates and the last three digits printed on the signature panel) * PIN (Personal Identification Number) * social insurance number * date of birth * bank account numbers * passport numberPotential uses of your information: * control of victim's financial accounts * open new bank accounts * transfer bank balances * apply for loans * credit cards and other goods/services * luxury purchases * hide criminal activities * receive government benefits or * obtain a passport.How to prevent: * As a general rule, be suspicious when receiving any unsolicited incoming communication. * Never provide personal information in these circumstances. * Never rely solely on your telephone caller ID function.If you’re suspicious: * Consumers have a role to play in stopping vishing scams. You are encouraged to Recognize it, Report it and Stop it. * Do not react immediately without thinking. * If this concerns you, investigate by using telephone numbers known to be valid. In the case of credit cards for example, use the telephone number printed on the back of the card. * Never provide personal or financial information to non-validated sources.Are you a victim?: If you have provided personal information:Step 1. Contact all compromised card issuers.Step 2. Contact your credit bureau.Step 3. Report the incident online at www.recol.ca or by contacting PhoneBusters at 1-888-495-8501.

Be on the lookout for phone calls claiming to be from the Canadian Revenue Agency as they could be scams to steal your personal information. Sandra and Wayne Scruton recently received a couple of calls claiming to be from the CRA that sounded suspicious to them.The first call was an automated message claiming to be an important message from Revenue Canada that then put them on hold. Wayne hung up considering it was an odd call to receive, even though it sounded professional and call display showed GOC, which could be short for Government of Canada. Next the Scrutons had a call on their answering machine directed to Sandra. “The thing that bothered Sandra was it said, ‘Call us back and make sure you have your Social Insurance Number ready,’” said Wayne.“That was the kicker for me,” said Sandra, who contacted the CRA and received confirmation it was a scam as neither the incoming number (800-931-1026) nor the call back number provided (866-538-6181) are used by the agency.“”It wasn’t the first call they had received,” said Sandra.“They did exactly what they should have done,” said Joann de Waal, a communications manager for the government. However, just because they ask for your SIN does not necessarily mean the caller is not a CRA representative. Due to privacy concerns, your SIN could be among the security questions asked to verify your identity before they divulge any information. De Waal recommended ignoring all e-mails claiming to be from the CRA as they never contact individuals online and that it is rare for the agency to call anyone not expecting a call. If you do suspect you are being scammed, a caller from the CRA will provide you with their general inquiries number, which can be verified online or in the phone book. From there, they will direct you through the necessary channels. The CRA also recommends asking yourself the following questions when receiving a call:•Does this sound too good to be true?• Is the requester asking for information I would not include with my tax return?•Is the requester asking for information I know the CRA already has on file for me?•How did the requester get my email address?•Am I confident I know who is asking for the information? david.feil@sunmedia.ca