Yesterday, I recived a call from this phone number, the womans name was GC, she sounded like an indian, and she was asking for my personel informations, saying I owde debt to CRA, I told her I dont need to call her back, I can just pay online, and she was like no, you hav to call me, ma'am
CRA Scam Calls: Spot Fake Revenue Phone Numbers
Summary — +18006615991
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Ever received a call that quoted your full name and then demanded personal details? Most reports tie the 1‑800‑661‑5991 number to callers pretending to be the Canada Revenue Agency, using familiar accents and your name to build trust before asking for SINs, addresses, or payment info. The real CRA never initiates contact by phone or asks for your SIN over a cold call; they’ll only send a letter through Canada Post or contact you via the secure CRA‑My Account portal. If you’re unsure, hang up, verify the number on the official CRA website, and never share personal information until you’ve confirmed the source through official CRA channels.
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Recent Reports for (800) 661-5991
When a lady called asking for someone who no longer uses this number, with the name GC displayed on the screen, I strongly believe it was an attempt by scammers to gather information
A nearly identical experience was had, with the caller attempting to scam by posing as the CRA.
I recived a voicemail from a lady who claimed to be from CRA, but she messed up and started laughing, so I dont think its legit, its better to be safe than sorry and call a registered CRA number.
No response was given to this call.
A mysterious message prompted me to return the call, but the request for my SIN raised major red flags, and I ended the call immediately
Absolutely a scam, the CRA only contacs people by mail via Canada Post, never by phone call.
On Friday, January 13th, 2023, at 11:19 am, I received a call from this number, identified as 'GC' on my caller ID. The caller, a woman, left a voicemail stating my name and claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency, requesting that I return the call to 1-800-661-5991 as soon as possible. I checked my CRA account online and found no notifications; I will verify my mail tomorrow, but I suspect this is a scam. If the CRA needs to contact me, I expect them to use official channels, such as my CRA account or Canada Post.
The caller inquired about my employment and requested more information, asking me to call back.
During the call, the individual requested that I verify information with the CRA and provided the same number that the call originated from, but it seems more appropriate for the CRA to send mail if they require verification.
This is defenitly a Scam!!
A call from this number, identified as 'GC', was missed, and the voicemail message asked for a callback within two business days, citing urgency, but when called back, they requested my SIN number without providing context
Following a missed call from this GC number, I listened to a voicemail from a Caucasian woman who correctly stated my full name and claimed to be from the CRA, prompting me to visit my CRA account, where I found no relevant emails, and a search on the Government of Canada website yielded no results for this number, leading me to conclude that it is a scam.
I am wondering if this could be a scam related to CRA?
This is a scam
On a Friday, I missed a call from this number as I was at work, and they left a message using my name, asking me to call back, but they referenced a call time for the following Tuesday, which seemed odd.
The caller claimed to be from the Canada Revenue Agency, but the lack of legitimacy was apparent, especially since they referred to me by the wrong name, Nicole
They left a message, saying they're from revenue Canada, and I need to call them back within two days, sounds urgent
Repeated calls from this number are being made without leaving any messages
A guy with a caucasian accent called me, sounding pretty impatient and a bit rude, claiming to be from CRA
A message was left claiming urgency and requesting a callback to a different number, supposedly from a CRA agent. The speaker sounded Caucasian and female. To verify, I plan to contact a known CRA number tomorrow
During a drive, I received an unexpected call from this number, supposedly about my account, and they requested that I answer security questions, so I asked them to provide a callback number.
The person who called claimed to be from cra and asked to confirm my informations, but it was obviousley a scam!
A woman called asking for the recipient's husband and requested personal information, which raises concerns about the legitimacy of the call.
This number called me, they knew my name, I ask'd what it's regarding, they said they cound't tell me unless I confirmed my informations, I told them to send me an email, and hung up, person was not happy
You already know who called you, so why bother coming here
My conversation with them earlier today pertained to a national student loan.
This individual claimed to represent the Canadian government, addressing me by my full name and seeking to verify personal details; I terminated the call, and they subsequently called back, leaving a message requesting a return call
A lady with a Indian accent called me, she knew my name, it was weird
A call was received from this number, allegedly from Revenue Canada, requesting personal information and discussion of a matter; the caller asked for my address and SIN number, but I refused to provide the latter