Government & Authority Impersonation

The Canada Revenue Agency does not call to threaten arrest or demand gift cards. Here's what CRA actually does — and what to do if you get one of these calls.

A call says your electricity or gas will be cut off unless you pay immediately by gift card or e-Transfer. Real utilities don't work this way. Here's the full picture.

A caller says your grandchild has been arrested and needs bail money urgently. This scam has cost Canadians significant losses. Here's the script and the one thing to do.

A caller claims to be RCMP or border services and says there's a warrant for your arrest. Real law enforcement doesn't work this way. Here's what you need to know.

A caller says your Social Insurance Number has been suspended due to suspicious activity. This is a scam. Your SIN cannot be suspended by phone. Here's the full story.