A new phishing scam has emerged that is using the equivalent of the US IRS to scam victims. The message arrives with a tax avoidance subject line and links to a keylogger. Small numbers are being seen now, but this is expected to increase throughout the day. Below is a sanitized version of the phishing message.


From: Canada Revenue Agency [mailto:taxfraudcaseID68395@cra-arc.gc.ca]
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 9:23 AM
To: xxxxx.Judy
Subject: Tax Avoidance Scheme Complaint,Attn:Judith E. xxxxx (Case id: #781202!)



Attn: Judith E. xxxxx ,

300 South Orange Avenue FL 32801
(407) 237-6851
This is an automated email that confirms the registration of your complaint case number : #781202 filed by King xxxxxx on October 31/2007 concerning Online Identity Theft.
While Canada Revenue Agency does not resolve individual consumer problems, your complaint helps us investigate fraud, and can lead to law enforcement action.

You can download a copy of your complaint from http://bizka.com/pn/pdf/JudithE.xxxxx_9813401.pdf .Please print and keep this copy for your personal records.
We use secure socket layer (SSL) encryption to protect the transmission of the information you submit to us when you use our secure online forms. The information you provided to us is stored securely.

The form you used to register this complaint is designed to improve public access to the Canada Revenue Agency of Consumer Protection Consumer Response Center, and is voluntary. Through this form, consumers may electronically register a complaint with the Canada Revenue Agency.Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, as amended, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Our staff will keep you updated regarding the status of our investigation.To check the status of your complaint please access http://bizka.com/pn/pdf/JudithE.xxxxx_9813401.pdf .The information in this news release was obtained from the court records.
Further information on convictions can also be found in the Media room on the CRA website at www.cra.gc.ca/conviction