Winnipeg Police have taken to social media to warn the public of a tax scam that is happening throughout Winnipeg.

Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer explains the scam.

Constable Rob Carver speaking on Taxation Scams in our city. pic.twitter.com/cMHuvy7hwU

— Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) July 15, 2016

According to the Canada Revenue Agency, the CRA:

• never requests prepaid credit cards; 
• never asks for information about your passport, health card, or driver’s licence; 
• never shares your taxpayer information with another person, unless you have provided the appropriate authorization; and
• never leaves personal information on your answering machine or asks you to leave a message containing your personal information on an answering machine.

For more information visit the CRA website http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/nwsrm/lrts/2015/l150610-eng.html