{"id":2450,"date":"2023-01-26T09:00:26","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T17:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/itservices\/?p=2450"},"modified":"2023-01-26T08:39:55","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T16:39:55","slug":"phishing-alert-scams-impersonating-canada-revenue-agency-cra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/itservices\/2023\/01\/phishing-alert-scams-impersonating-canada-revenue-agency-cra\/","title":{"rendered":"Phishing Alert \u2013 Scams Impersonating Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)"},"content":{"rendered":"

UFV\u2019s Cybersecurity team has noticed an increase of phishing emails and text messages that impersonate the Canada Revenue Agency. The fraudulent message claims to be from the CRA. Scammers ask individuals to reply or click on a link to verify their identity or receive their refund.<\/p>\n

What do I need to do?<\/strong>
\nIf you receive a suspicious email or text message, do not respond, or click on the link. Instead, forward the email to\u00a0phishreport@ufv.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How can I check if an email is fraudulent? <\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Check the sender (From:) address and domain name (e.g., @ufv.ca).\u00a0<\/strong>In Outlook, hover over the contact\u2019s name to reveal the full email address. This information should match the business.<\/li>\n
  2. If there are links in the email, hover over the link to see the destination. Do not click on the link.<\/li>\n
  3. Check to see if the email has an external email tag<\/a> in the subject line and footer. This indicates the email came from\u00a0outside of UFV.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Take note of spelling, grammar, or punctuation mistakes. The wording or tone may also sound suspicious.<\/li>\n
  5. Notice if the email threatens or demands immediate action.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you\u2019re still unsure if an email is fraudulent, forward it to phishreport@ufv.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Still need more info?<\/strong><\/p>\n