As Canadians prepare to file their taxes this year, scammers are already devising schemes! Scammers may pose as Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Service Canada agents or other authority figures to try to steal your personal information, identity or money.
EAPO in collaboration with CNPEA, invited Stephane Senecal, Senior Support Unit Coordinator from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to inform Canadians on how to protect themselves from tax scams.
This webinar provided information on how to recognize types of tax schemes, how they work, and their consequences. Details and examples of some of the latest tax-related scams and tips to protect yourself against scams and frauds were presented as well as how to report a scam, or suspicious activity to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
Presenter: Stephanie Senecal, Senior Support Unit Coordinator, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Equifax Help protect and restore your identity and monitor your credit report and score to help spot signs of fraud. www.equifax.ca
Serious Fraud Office Ontario
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is responsible for investigating cases of serious fraud and complex financial crimes. The SFO provides an integrated approach where police and prosecutorial services work jointly in combating the significant challenge of serious fraud in Ontario by: Protecting the citizens of Ontario, Limiting losses suffered by victims and Recovering assets fraudulently acquired. SFO also has information on types of frauds and prevention tips. https://sfo.opp.ca/
