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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!

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The impact of COVID-19 fraud

Between March 6, 2020 and September 30, 2020

  • Canadian reports of COVID-19 fraud:
    5242
  • Canadian victims of COVID-19 fraud:
    3922
  • Lost to COVID-19 fraud:
    $6.2 M

The impact of fraud so far this year

As of September 30, 2020

  • Canadian reports of fraud:
    39,696
    (47,389 in 2019)
  • Canadian victims of fraud:
    18,533
    (19,927 in 2019)
  • Lost to fraud:
    $67.2 M
    ($102.5 M in 2019)

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