by Canadian Fraud News | Mar 13, 2026 | News
Federal agencies are warning Canadians to remain alert to scams as newly released data shows reported fraud losses exceeded $704 million in 2025. As part of the 22nd annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign, the Competition Bureau, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, and...
by Canadian Fraud News | Mar 13, 2026 | News
A growing tuition scam in Canada is leaving victims with tens of thousands of dollars in fraudulent charges while exposing gaps in how banks, police, and institutions respond. In one Vancouver case, a woman was left facing more than $37,000 in unauthorized charges...
by Canadian Fraud News | Mar 13, 2026 | News
Halifax Regional Police have charged a 53-year-old Montreal man following an investigation into an alleged “family emergency” fraud scheme that targeted victims in Halifax Regional Municipality. Police say the accused is facing multiple fraud-related charges and...
by Canadian Fraud News | Mar 13, 2026 | News
Toronto police are warning that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to make fraud attempts more targeted and believable. Investigators say AI is helping criminals gather personal information quickly, tailor their messages, and impersonate trusted...
by Canadian Fraud News | Mar 13, 2026 | News
A new Interac-commissioned survey suggests fraudsters are increasingly using breaking news and current events to make scams appear more believable. The report found many Canadians have recently encountered tariff-related fraud attempts tied to trade uncertainty...
by Canadian Fraud News | Mar 13, 2026 | News
Ontario Provincial Police say an emerging police impersonation scam is costing some victims thousands of dollars. Authorities say suspects pose as police officers, claim bank cards have been compromised, and arrange to collect the cards directly from victims’ homes....
