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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 March 31, 2021
- Canadian reports of COVID-19 fraud:
17,005 - Canadian victims of COVID-19 fraud:
15,198 - Lost to COVID-19 fraud:
$7.25 M
The impact of fraud so far this year
As of March 31, 2021
- Canadian reports of fraud:
21,484
(70,948 in 2020) - Canadian victims of fraud:
14,925
(42,093 in 2020) - Lost to fraud:
$50 M
($108.8 M in 2020)
In the news
- Confessions of a Timeshare Scammer
April 26, 2021 - Five Canadians facing charges in the U.S. for allegedly buying up PPE, reselling at higher prices
April 25, 2021 - Two people arrested in connection with fraud targeting Montreal seniors
April 21, 2021 - Organized crime groups are selling fake COVID-19 vaccines and forged negative tests, expert says
April 21, 2021 - Puppy scam hits close to home as fraudsters use Cache Creek address
April 21, 2021 - Scammers preying on pandemic infection fears of Canadians
April 20, 2021 - Whitby man arrested after alleged online romance scam cost victim over $340,000
April 16, 2021 - U.S. Attorney Announces Extradition Of Canadian Citizen For His Role In An International Fraud And Money Laundering Network
April 9, 2021
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