Spot the red flags
Transcript
Frame 1 – Frist we see a cell phone and then we hear it ringing. The text on the phone says Canada Revenue Agency calling.
Frame 2 – The following text appears on a teal green background:
Wait…who is this?
Frame 3 – The following text appears on a teal green background:
Is it really us calling? Scammers can change their caller ID to make it look like it’s us to try and get money from you.
Frame 4 – The following text appears on a teal green background. Each bullet has a red flag beside it.
We will not:
- Use threatening language
- Ask for immediate payment
- Demand payment to speak to a CRA agent
Frame 5 – The following text appears on a teal green background:
Still unsure? It’s ok! Hang up and contact us!
Frame 6 – The cell phone appears on the screen again and we hear it ring. This time, a cartoon hand pops up and clicks on the red hang-up button.
Frame 7 – The following text appears in yellow on a teal green background:
Listen to your voice of reason before you act. [ tagline ]
Frame 8 – The following text appears on a teal green background
Learn what to expect when we contact you.
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