Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is issuing a reminder to beware of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Tax after someone had contacted a Township of Chatsworth resident; threatening to arrest her if she didn't pay her outstanding taxes. The victim knew it was a scam and called police.

Warning Signs - How to Protect Yourself

The CRA will never ask for personal information through an email or text message or by clicking on a link.
The CRA will never request payment by prepaid credit cards or iTunes gift cards, and it does not send emails containing details of a tax refund or Interac e-transfer payments.

The CRA advises Canadians to confirm the status of their tax accounts before taking any action that may be the result of pressure from suspicious calls or emails, and to verify the legitimacy of the communication by contacting the CRA directly at 1-800-959-8281 or by checking My Account or My Business Account.

For more information about fraud scams involving the CRA, visit Protect yourself against fraud.

If you've shared personal information, contact Equifax and Trans Union to place fraud alerts on your account.
If you've shared banking information with the scammers, contact your financial institution to place alerts on your account.

If you think you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or report online at http://www.antifraudcentre.ca.

source: media release, Grey County OPP