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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 2023, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) processed 62,365 fraud reports involving more than $554 million in reported losses.
Top 10 frauds based on number of reports in 2023
Identity Fraud
Reports: 11,228
Victims: 11,228
Dollar Loss: N/A
Service
Reports: 6,729
Victims: 4,824
Dollar Loss: $22.2 million
Personal Info
Reports: 6,150
Victims: 4,674
Dollar Loss: N/A
Phishing
Reports: 5,850
Victims: 1,265
Dollar Loss: N/A
Investments
Reports: 4,010
Victims: 3,631
Dollar Loss: $309.4 million
Bank Investigator
Reports: 3,608
Victims: 1,312
Dollar Loss: $10.3 million
Merchandise
Reports: 3,471
Victims: 2,836
Dollar Loss: $10.6 million
Extortion
Reports: 3,150
Victims: 1,051
Dollar Loss: $12.2 million
Job
Reports: 2,692
Victims: 2,063
Dollar Loss: $27.7 million
Counterfeit Merchandise
Reports: 2,581
Victims: 2,541
Dollar Loss: $600,000
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).