Police services across Canada, the Competition Bureau and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre team up once…
Fraud and scam reports on the rise in 2021
July 8, 2021 – Canada has seen an increase in reports of fraud this year. So far in 2021, scam activity is showing a marked increase when compared with figures from last year. In the first four months of 2021, there were 33,455 reports of fraud and 19,610...
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre warns of COVID-19 vaccine scams
April 7, 2021 – As more and more Canadians register to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is warning people to avoid purchasing vaccines online or from unauthorized sources. “People are looking to get the vaccine. They want to return to...
Top 10 frauds targeting Canadians in 2020
March 30, 2021 – As Fraud Prevention Month comes to an end, it’s important timely to review the most common frauds and scams targeting Canada. In 2020, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre received 101,483 fraud reports involving nearly $160 million in reported...
Fraud Prevention Month 2021 focuses on online scams
March 1, 2021 (Canada) – As Canadians turn to online services and rely on the digital marketplace more than ever, it’s important they have the tools and information they need to protect themselves from online fraud. This month, online scams will be at...