Protect yourself against identity theft

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) encourages Canadians to protect themselves against identity theft. Interacting with over 30 million individuals, businesses, and other organizations each year, the CRA takes the protection of taxpayer information very seriously.

We all need to take precautions to protect our personal information, including keeping access codes private and choosing tax preparers or other professionals carefully before sharing confidential information.

External resources

Competition Bureau
Fraud: Recognize it. Report it. Stop it.
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Identity Theft: Could it Happen to You?
Canadian Consumer Information Gateway
Consumer information, tools, and services
Public Safety Canada
Identity theft
Consumer Measures Committee
Identity Theft
SeniorBusters
A section of Phone Busters dedicated to reducing telemarketing fraud against seniors
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Identity Theft: What it is and what you can do about it.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Identity Theft
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
Learn more about common types of financial fraud, tips on how to avoid being a victim and what to do if you become a victim.
Equifax and TransUnion Canada are two services that keep credit information on almost all individuals. At your request, these services can place an indicator or flag on your credit file to alert you of any changes. You can reach these services at the following telephone numbers and Web sites:

Equifax
1-800-465-7166
TransUnion Canada
1-800-663-9980
1-877-713-3393 (Quebec residents)

Publications

Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft
A leaflet containing important information on how to protect yourself against unauthorized use of your information by third parties.