Is 1-800-959-8281 really CRA?

Yes. 1-800-959-8281 is CRA's Individuals and trusts 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 Individuals and trusts · Canada 1-800-959-8281 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 1-800-959-8281 yourself.

Is 1-800-959-8281 really CRA?

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

I got a call from 1-800-959-8281. Is it safe?

Not necessarily. Caller ID can be faked. Hang up, then call 1-800-959-8281 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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