04/17/2026
CRA is NOT texting you a refund… 🚨 If you’ve gotten a text saying “claim your refund here”… nope. Not real. I know it looks legit — logo, link, urgency… all the things designed to make you panic-click. But the CRA does not send refund links by text. Ever.
Here’s what actually happens…
– Refunds go through direct deposit or cheque
– CRA messages stay inside your My Account
– No random links asking for your info
If you click that link? You’re likely handing over your banking details. Which… hard pass.
So if you get that text, don’t overthink it — delete it.
And if you’re unsure? Pause… check your CRA account directly.
Your future self (and bank account) will thank you.