Report fraud and cybercrime
Report online
Whether you are a victim or a witness, you can report a fraud or cybercrime online at reportcyberandfraud.canada.ca. You have the option to report anonymously if you wish. Fraud and cybercrimes can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time.
If you have been a victim of fraud or cybercrime, please contact your local police as soon as possible.
It is also recommended that you report the instance of a fraud or cybercrime, whether you are a victim or not, to the CAFC.
Remember: It's the role of your local police to investigate. The CAFC assists law enforcement through maintaining a central repository of information to assist with investigations. Learn more about the CAFC.
Why you should report fraud and cybercrime
In order for law enforcement to combat fraud and cybercrime, it is essential that those who experience, or fall victim, report it to local police and the CAFC. Local police are positioned to investigate the incident and the CAFC supports law enforcement by sharing information collected through the reports.
Reasons to report to the CAFC:
- the CAFC and National Cybercrime Coordination Centre (NC3) work closely together, by sharing information you provide
- information could link a number of crimes together, in Canada and abroad
- information could progress or complete an investigation
- reports show crime trends and allows for crime forecasting
- it helps law enforcement, private and public sector, academia etc. to learn about the crimes and help with prevention and awareness efforts
- using the reportcyberandfraud.canada.ca is a quick and easy way to report fraud and cybercrime
Report by phone
Toll free: 1-888-495-8501
We answer calls Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 4:45 pm (Eastern time) and closed on holidays.
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