Is 1-800-265-2577 really CRA?

Yes. 1-800-265-2577 is CRA's Automated service to report suspected fraud on your CRA account number in Canada. It's listed on CRA's own page.

Last checked against canada.ca on 1 November 2026.

Yes, this is CRA

CRA Automated service to report suspected fraud on your CRA account · Canada 1-800-265-2577 Source: canada.ca · checked 1 November 2026

A call showing this number can still be a scam

Scammers can make any number appear on your screen. If someone called you, hang up and ring 1-800-265-2577 yourself.

Is 1-800-265-2577 really CRA?

Yes. It's on CRA's own website, and we check it every day.

I got a call from 1-800-265-2577. Is it safe?

Not necessarily. Caller ID can be faked. Hang up, then call 1-800-265-2577 yourself so you know who you're talking to.

Someone texted me this number and told me to call it.

CRA doesn't send texts asking you to call. Use CRA's app or website, typed by hand.

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