Text messages/instant messaging scams The Government of Canada will not send texts asking you: For personal information. To verify if your Social Insurance Number has been stolen. To receive a tax refund.
How does Service Canada contact you?
A representative will contact you by telephone within two business days. If your request cannot be completed by phone, we will offer you an appointment for service at a Service Canada Centre. Service Canada does not tolerate inappropriate or aggressive behaviour, harassment or foul language.
Does Service Canada text you?
You should be vigilant when any person claiming to be a Service Canada or 1 800 O-Canada employee contacts you in a way that you are usually not contacted by the federal government. These emails, text messages, letters and calls (including recorded messages) may be fraudulent.
Does the government ever text you?
If you get a call like this, hang up the phone. It’s a scammer. Because government agencies won’t call, email, or text you and ask for money or personal information. Only a scammer will do that.
Is the CRA sending text messages?
The CRA will not use text messages or instant messages to start a conversation with you about your taxes, benefits, or My Account. If you’re eligible, the additional one-time GST Credit payment will automatically be mailed or direct deposited.
Does Service Canada contact people by phone?
Occasionally, Canadians may receive a communication by telephone, mail or email that claims to be from the Government of Canada (Service Canada) but is not. This kind of unauthorized communication may request personal information such as: Social Insurance Number. credit card number.
How do I stop fake calls from Service Canada?
File a complaint. You can report unwanted telemarketing calls at National DNCL or call 1-866-580-DNCL (3625). Contact law enforcement. If you think the call might be part of a fraud scheme, contact law enforcement authorities or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (formerly PhoneBusters) or call 1-888-495-8501.
What SMS alert Canada?
SMS Downtime Alerts Canada
Receive a text message to your cell phone when your website goes down. From Canada you can send alerts locally or internationally to cells in over 130 countries – see the full list of countries and carriers. Not in Canada? Canada.
What happens if you text scammer back?
Yes, some scammers are posing as people who have texted the wrong number. Experts recommend you don’t respond to texts from strangers — if nothing else, a scammer will know your phone number is active when you reply.
What is alert me Service Canada?
Claim information is available on MSCA for a minimum of 7 years. Select “Register for Alert Me” to receive email notifications. When new information about your EI claim is posted on MSCA. You’ll only receive one email alert in a 24 hour period.
Can phones be hacked by text?
Android phones can get infected by merely receiving a picture via text message, according to research published Monday. This is likely the biggest smartphone flaw ever discovered.
Can a scammer get info through text?
Spam Text Messages and Phishing
Scammers send fake text messages to trick you into giving them your personal information — things like your password, account number, or Social Security number. If they get that information, they could gain access to your email, bank, or other accounts.
What to do with a spam text message?
You can do this by forwarding the message to 7726 or SPAM. Once you’ve forwarded the message, your cell phone carrier can investigate the text and number. Forwarding a text to 7726 works for most cellular providers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
What phone number does the CRA use?
1-800-959-8281
Check your tax account
Confirm your tax account information through one of the CRA’s digital services. Call the CRA’s Individual Tax Account Balance Automated Service at 1-866-474-8272. Call 1-800-959-8281 for individuals or 1-800-959-5525 for businesses to verify if the CRA contacted you.
Will the government text you about tax refund?
HMRC may contact you by text message to: confirm and remind you about tax credit claim interview appointments. request that you call the tax credit helpline to discuss your claim.
How do I know if CRA has contacted me?
We may review your return
You may receive a letter or a phone call telling you that the CRA is reviewing your return. If you’re registered for email notifications, we will send you an email telling you that your letter is available in My Account. In most cases, our review is a routine check.
Does Service Canada call you with no caller ID?
Service Canada doesn’t call you. If someone calls claiming to be them, they’re a scammer and you should either hang up, or waste as much of their time as possible so they can’t scam anyone else. Bonus points if you get them to swear at you.
What happens if I miss a call from Service Canada?
When you miss a call and the caller doesn’t leave a message, don’t return the call. If it’s important, they’ll call you back. If it’s a long distance number, you could be charged long distance fees.
Is CRA and Service Canada the same?
Did you know that the Canada Revenue Agency’s My Account and Employment and Social Development Canada’s (ESDC) My Service Canada Account are now linked? With one user ID and password, you can securely access your information from both accounts without having to revalidate your identity!
Does Canada Border Services call you about a package?
The CBSA may call recipients/importers to clarify package declaration details; however, if you receive a call telling you that you must pay duty and taxes on a package that the CBSA is holding and threatens penalties, including jail time, beware that this is a scam.
How can I find out if a phone number is from a scammer for free?
You can run a BeenVerified free scammer phone number lookup, which will return a detailed report. Some of the details you can find include the caller’s name, their age, where they live, their email address, and if they have any social media accounts.