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The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre collects information on fraud and identity theft. We provide information on past and current scams affecting Canadians. If you think you're a victim of fraud, report it!
Recent scams and fraud
Our offices are currently operating at a reduced capacity, due to the evolving COVID-19 situation.
If you have been a victim of fraud, please contact your local police. Otherwise, please file your report online through our Fraud Reporting System https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/report-signalez-eng.htm. We will do our best to respond. Take time to reference our website to learn about the various scams affecting Canadians and be extra vigilant.
We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause.
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Team
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Scams by A-Z index
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Find out what scams target individuals
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What to do if you're a victim
Learn more about the actions to take after fraud
The impact of COVID-19 fraud
Between March 6, 2020 and May 25, 2020
- Canadian reports of COVID-19 fraud:
1005 - Canadian victims of COVID-19 fraud:
269 - Lost to COVID-19 fraud:
$1.8M
The impact of fraud so far this year
As of April 30, 2020
- Canadian reports of fraud:
18,803
(46,317 in 2019) - Canadian victims of fraud:
6,671
(19,285 in 2019) - Lost to fraud:
$22.6M
($98M in 2019)
In the news
- Killaloe OPP expose CERB scam
June 1, 2020 - Canada-U.S. partnerships lend strength to the fight against fraud during COVID-19 pandemic
May 29, 2020 - Cyber defense agency found over 1,500 'malicious' fake Canadian government COVID-19 websites
May 27, 2020 - Organized crime suspected of being behind COVID-19 phishing and counterfeit-equipment scams
May 26, 2020 -
Attention aux vols d'identité liés à la Prestation canadienne d'urgence (French only)
May 22, 2020 - Victime d'escroquerie lors de l'achat d'un chiot (French only)
May 19, 2020 - Vol de données chez Desjardins : un des suspects offre des prêts aux clients (French only)
May 18, 2020
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