Is 1-800-959-5525 really CRA?

Yes. 1-800-959-5525 is CRA's Businesses 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 Businesses · Canada 1-800-959-5525 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 1-800-959-5525 yourself.

Is 1-800-959-5525 really CRA?

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

I got a call from 1-800-959-5525. Is it safe?

Not necessarily. Caller ID can be faked. Hang up, then call 1-800-959-5525 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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