Canada: tax refunds claimed with stolen identities

Stolen accounts and identities were used to claim $40 million in bogus tax refunds. Victims often notice only when their own tax filing is blocked. Warning signs: Unexpected confirmation emails from the tax office; Login alerts for government accounts; Refund sent to an unknown account. What to do: Lock the government account, change passwords and report identity theft. Typical loss: C$1,000–C$20,000.