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By reporting a scam, you provide law enforcement with the information they need to stop fraudsters and help prevent others from becoming victims. The information you provide is important! Take the following steps if you suspect that you may be or have been a target of 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!
Report scams or fraud to the appropriate Government of Canada department or agency. Scammers often pretend to be from: Social insurance number (SIN), employment insurance (EI) and passport-related scams, how to confirm if Service Canada contacted you.
If you are currently experiencing a scam, fraud or cybercrime please report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and, if you were a victim, to your local police. Date modified: 2021-09-23.
report the immigration fraud online using the CBSA’s secure web form. You or someone you know is being abused. know your rights, know how to identify abuse, neglect and forced marriage, and get help if you’re being abused. find out more about help for foreign workers who are victims of abuse.
It’s equally important to report any suspicious activity, including smishing, to your local police and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s online reporting system or by phone at 1-888-495-8501.
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.
If you have been a victim of a scam, fraud or cybercrime, please contact your local police as soon as possible. It is also recommended that you report the instance of a scam, fraud or cybercrime, whether you are a victim or not, to the CAFC.
How to spot common consumer or financial scams. How to report it and what to do if you’ve been scammed.
How to report a scam or suspected identify theft to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and inform other authorities.
