Police warn of scam Canada Revenue Agency texts
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This article was published 20/03/2024 (542 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Winnipeg police are warning the public about text messages claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency.
The Winnipeg Police Service and the City of Winnipeg said in a news release that the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has been receiving reports about such texts.
The message includes the victim’s full name and social insurance number and asks that a payment be sent to a phone number.
“If you have been part of a breach or a victim of identity theft, fraudsters will use the information as a tool to steal your money,” the news release states.
The Canada Revenue Agency does not send request payment via text message.
More information about recent scams and frauds is available here.