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Fraud Prevention Month 2025
Unmask those behind the fraud by familiarizing yourself with their deceptive techniques. Follow the OPP and CAFC throughout Fraud Prevention Month to learn the tools and strategies needed to Recognize Reject Report fraud.
Current fraud trends in Canada
Each year, many Ontarians become victims of scams and fraud. Learn to recognize and report fraud in order to protect yourself and others. Visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to get more information on various scams and fraud.
In 2024, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) processed 108,878 fraud reports involving more than $638 million in reported losses.
Top 10 frauds based on number of reports in 2024
Identity Fraud
Reports: 9,487
Victims: 9,487
Dollar Loss: N/A
Service
Reports: 5,049
Victims: 3,831
Dollar Loss: $19.8 million
Investments
Reports: 4,076
Victims: 3,866
Dollar Loss: $310.6 million
Extortion
Reports: 3,927
Victims: 935
Dollar Loss: $21 million
Personal Info
Reports: 3,902
Victims: 3,021
Dollar Loss: N/A
Phishing
Reports: 3,390
Victims: 989
Dollar Loss: N/A
Merchandise
Reports: 3,225
Victims: 2,734
Dollar Loss: $9.1 million
Bank Investigator
Reports: 2,770
Victims: 1,456
Dollar Loss: $16.4 million
Job
Reports: 2,649
Victims: 2,179
Dollar Loss: $47.1 million
Counterfeit Merchandise
Reports: 1,245
Victims: 1,222
Dollar Loss: $400,000
What is the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre?
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) is Canada’s central repository for data, intelligence and resource material that relates to fraud. Although the CAFC does not conduct investigations, it does provide valuable assistance to law enforcement agencies all over the world by identifying connections among seemingly unrelated cases. It is jointly managed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Competition Bureau Canada and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).