Want to stay safer this tax season and reduce the risk of being scammed?
Tax season is a cybercriminals’ favourite time of year! We’ve all gotten those weird emails, calls or text messages claiming to be from the CRA (they’re not!) and even though they come along pretty much every year, people still fall victim to this popular phishing scam.
Let’s make sure you’re not one of them by following these simple steps to help protect your information and identity from online scammers:
1️⃣ Use a secure VPN when filing your taxes to mask your activity and help protect your data.
2️⃣ Use an online security tool to add an extra layer of protection to your devices and identity like TELUS Online Security.
3️⃣ Listen to your gut and beware of any calls, emails, text messages or social media DMs that seem suspicious. If at any point they ask you to click a link or provide personal info, it’s likely a scam so block them!
To learn more ways to help protect yourself, visit https://bit.ly/3JHtC25
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