Ntagemgwa is one of hundreds of refugees who have fallen prey to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scam, an insidious form of extortion that authorities say is now targeting some of Canada's most vulnerable people. The CRA scam typically begins with a recorded message claiming the target is facing a lawsuit, and demanding they call back immediately or face arrest. Ariane Ntagemgwa is one of hundreds of refugees who have fallen prey to a scam perpetrated by people posing as federal tax agents. James Ritchie says Ottawa police are at the mercy of law enforcement agencies in other countries to investigate the CRA scam. (Miriam Katawazi/CBC)'Extremely devastating'The number of newcomers affected by the scam remains unknown because many never report falling victim.

Source: CBC News September 21, 2018 07:52 UTC