CRA phone and text scams

Question 1 of 4

1. The safest way to check a surprise “CRA” text about a refund is to:

   Click the link in the text Open a browser, go to canada.ca yourself, and sign in or call a number from that site Reply with your SIN
2. Caller ID shows a CRA-looking number. Does that prove the call is real?

   No — numbers can be spoofed Yes
3. Which payment demand is a scam warning sign for “CRA” calls?

   Following official CRA online payment options after you verify the debt yourself Pay with gift cards after you look up the number yourself. Gift cards
4. True or false: The CRA will never contact anyone by phone for any reason.

   False True