The Humboldt RCMP have isued a warning to the public regarding a new scam involving the Canada Revenue Agency.

Emails are being sent out at random informing the recipient that they have an interact e-transfer from the CRA.

A short amount of time is given to collect the tax refund within the email and once opened allows other people to access your computer and banking information.

Mounties say the CRA does not send out e-transfers and only handles their refunds by depositing funds into a bank account via direct deposit or by mailing a cheque.