08/30/2026
⚠️ CRA GST/HST SCAM WARNING ⚠️
Please be cautious of text messages or emails claiming that you are entitled to a GST/HST refund or credit.
These fraudulent messages may:
• Create a sense of urgency or give you a deadline
• Ask you to click a link to claim your refund
• Request your SIN, banking details or other personal information
The CRA will not ask you by text or email to provide personal or banking information to receive a refund.
✅ Do not click suspicious links
✅ Do not reply or provide personal information
✅ Verify refunds directly through your official CRA account
✅ Access CRA services by typing Canada.ca into your browser—not through a message link
If you receive one of these messages, delete it and report it as spam.
Official CRA scam information:
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/corporate/scams-fraud/recognize-scam.html
Please share this warning to help protect others.
Know the signs of a scam, situations when the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will need to contact you, and details about the latest types of scams.