Patterns emerging from dozens of complaints reveal a repeatable script where callers impersonate the Canada Revenue Agency, claim ongoing legal action, and swap between accented and neutral voices. Victims often receive a spoofed 1‑800‑959‑8281 ID, then a callback number that loops indefinitely. Impersonation thrives on panic, so pause before responding. Verify any tax‑related request by dialing the official CRA number yourself, never share SIN or banking details over the phone, and consider a reputable call blocker to filter unknown sources. Report the incident to the CRA’s Anti‑Fraud Centre and your carrier’s fraud department. Leveraging official channels cuts down on future harassment.
The call received from this number was a harassing scam.
It appears I've encountered the same scammer impersonating the CRA, and I promptly told them off, reporting the incident to the CRA's Anti-Fraud Centre.
I been gettin weekly calls from asian accented peoples, sayin somethin about criminal activities, but i dont owe anythin
Daily automated calls have been made, threatening legal action, which is becoming increasingly frustrating.
It's a total fraude, same as the previous experiance, be carefull!
To avoid unwanted calls, consider investing in a call blocker and refrain from answering unknown numbers
I'm tired of these calls and wish they would cease contacting me immediately.
Some guy claiming to be Michel Smith from Revenue Canada called me, saying my name was under investigation, but it was just a scam
A family member received a voicemail from someone claiming to be 'Officer Jamie Thompson,' speaking with a thick Indian accent and background noise indicative of a call center. The message's content and delivery suggest a scam, particularly a false claim of a criminal investigation.
It is likely that this number is being used for fraudulent purposes
A voice message from this number caused undue distress, but thankfully, researching the area code 613 led me to this website, which has alleviated my concerns
A call was made to me in Vancouver, with alot of background noise, like they was calling from a shopping mall, the name given was "Eric Stark", totaly a scam
According to the Canada Revenue Agency's website, the caller ID showed a number listed for individual income tax and trust enquiries, and since I missed the call, they left a message.
Similar experience to the first post, but involving John Adams
A message was left, claiming ther is a legal action against my name, and the guy had a heavy indian accent, and was from criminal investigations with the CRA
