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Step 3: Report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre or the Competition Bureau. Contact the Fraud Reporting System (Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre) or call toll-free at 1-888-495-8501. You can also file a report of a misleading or deceptive marketing practice with the Competition Bureau using the online complaint form.
- Scams and Fraud
Know the signs of a scam. Many scams and fraud attempt to...
- Scams and Fraud
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
To make it easier for Canadians and businesses to report cybercrime and fraud, we are developing a new reporting system with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). Once fully in place, in 2023-2024, a victim or witness of a cybercrime or fraud will be able to use this system to report the crime online. We'll use the information we get through ...
Report the incident. Contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre toll free at 1-888-495-8501 or through the Fraud Reporting System. Depending on the type of fraud, or how it occurred, you'll also want to report it to other organizations. Fraud that took place online through a website. Report the incident directly to the administrators of the website.
Know the signs of a scam. Many scams and fraud attempt to imitate government services in order to gain access to your personal and financial information. It may be a scam if someone: Demands immediate payment. Uses threatening language. Sends you a link and ask you to click on it. Asks for personal or financial information.
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 close on holidays. 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.
Report cybercrimes and fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre through their Fraud Reporting System. Or by telephone at 1-888-495-8501. The CAFC uses reports to maintain a repository of information to assist law enforcement. Inform your businesses, bank, and credit card providers to ensure that your accounts or credit cards have not been ...
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