Received the threatening message twice today, decided to call back. First couple times, the number was unavailable. Third time, a 'gentleman' named Paul answered. I kept him on the line for a bit, I can see how people could be scammed...he sounds like he knows a bit about the CRA. I asked why he's not dealing with my legal, authorized representative, and his only response was 'this is about you'. Finally I had enough of this BS, asked him to verify my SIN. When he 'couldn't give me that information', I told him it's because he's a scammer. He told me 'suck my d@&k you f$&@ing b$&ch', then hung up. I hope they find this loser.
Left message pretending to be CRA, how urgent it is for you to connect back with them. Leaves an 800 number, (1-800-289-796-1506), file number and the agent name, Eric Foster, althought it sounds like a female. Broken and bad english as well.... sigh.
I have had two of these calls - sounds like woman - man's name - Officer Eric Foster I think. Very bad english. Time sensitive ... ignoring it for now...
I too was called today - and returned the call. They have a good understanding of the whole CRA. Now there is a Paul- in broken English Asian. He said that I committed Tax Fraud and would be arrested in 45 minutes. He was very serious on the phone. I was able to call my accountant to verify that CRA does not audit people with out you being there, and your
accountants work with the CRA.
Neverlesss the phone call was quite upsetting and stressful.
This is a fraudulent number for sure, remember you have to dail 1 infront of the number. this means long distance.