Proud public servant. CPA, CMA. Passionate about risk management and performance measurement. My views are my own.
Ottawa, Ontario
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Patrick Desrochers retweeted
Fraudsters don’t take holidays off. They use the season to build trust, strengthen emotional connections, and eventually ask for money, gift cards, or crypto.
If someone you’ve never met in person is asking for financial help or offering to “coach” you how to invest, it’s a major warning sign. For more on relationship and romance fraud: antifraudcentre.ca/scams-fra… #HolidayFraud #kNOwfraud #showmetheFRAUD #BeScamSmart
Patrick Desrochers retweeted
⚠️SCAM ALERT: We’re being impersonated.
Scammers are using our name to mislead you.
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Patrick Desrochers retweeted
In 2024, the CAFC received fraud reports amounting to an astounding $638 million in losses. Unfortunately, this marks another increase in reported losses. For more information on how to protect yourself from fraud: antifraudcentre-centreantifr… #kNOwfraud #showmetheFRAUD #BeScamSmart
Patrick Desrochers retweeted
💻 There are a number of cyber security threats online. Be wary of suspicious links or phishing scams when interacting with others in the comments on our posts.
Learn more here 👉 ow.ly/8GiZ50TNsZM #CyberMonth2024 #GetCyberSafe #CdnTax
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Patrick Desrochers retweeted
⚠️ID Theft is stealing personal information while ID Fraud is using that stolen info to commit crimes or gain benefits. Safeguard your identity and stay vigilant! Visit: antifraudcentre-centreantifr…
#CyberSecurity #GetCyberSafe #CyberMonth2024
Patrick Desrochers retweeted
The CAFC is seeing an increase in reporting where fraudsters are using deepfake technology. The deepfake videos are impersonating politicians, celebrities, and news anchors. For more information on deepfakes: antifraudcentre-centreantifr… #kNOwfraud #BeScamSmart
Patrick Desrochers retweeted
NEWS: Treasury and the IRS are announcing today that Direct File is here to stay.
Direct File will be a permanent, free option to save taxpayers ⏰ and 💵.
We are inviting all 50 states and D.C. to join Direct File in 2025.
All thanks to @POTUS Inflation Reduction Act. 👏
Patrick Desrochers retweeted
🚨Alert! CAFC is getting reports of text messages claiming to be from @CanRevAgency, using the victim’s full name and SIN, and asking for payment. Remember that the CRA won't ask for a payment via text message! For more info: canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/… #BeScamSmart
Patrick Desrochers retweeted
The RCMP is under a significant cyber attack, something confirmed by the RCMP.
The attack does not appear have resulted in compromised information but IT investigation is still ongoing.
There is also a criminal investigation into who is behind this attack.
Patrick Desrochers retweeted
Staggering statistic 👇
“The audit rate of millionaires fell by more than 70% from 2010 to 2019 and the audit rate on large corporations fell by more than 50%,” AP reports, per Treasury data. apnews.com/article/irs-tax-g…
Patrick Desrochers retweeted
I just received a demo of the upcoming IRS Direct File tool. The IRS has built an impressive product that will give taxpayers a secure option to file their taxes online for free. This pilot program will start small in 2024, to allow the IRS to test it and learn from taxpayers.
Patrick Desrochers retweeted
We are receiving reports where suspects are sending letters to victims claiming to be from the CAFC. Please remember that the CAFC never sends letters which threaten arrests or asking you for personal information. More info: antifraudcentre-centreantifr… #kNOwfraud #BeScamSmart
Patrick Desrochers retweeted
Alberta continues exploring the idea of establishing its own pension plan program and tax revenue agency, but critics aren't convinced either is a good idea. trib.al/71HNbxp
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Court rules income earned from day trading in TFSA is taxable theglobeandmail.com/business…
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The theme of this year’s Fraud Prevention Month is “Tricks of the trade: What’s in a fraudster’s toolbox?”. For more information on this year's theme and how to recognize fraudster's tools: antifraudcentre-centreantifr… #FPM2023 #kNOwfraud #showmetheFRAUD #BeScamSmart #Take5 #Tell2
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Twitter hacked, 200 million user email addresses leaked, researcher says reut.rs/3IxE0tr
Patrick Desrochers retweeted
🚨 #Scam alert! 🚨
If you get a text with a link claiming to be from us, and it contains personal information like your name, date of birth, or Social Insurance Number (SIN), it’s a scam! [1/4] ⬇️
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The Bank of Canada is discovering that explaining risk to Canadians is actually difficult | CBC News cbc.ca/news/business/inflati…
