Fraud Prevention Month to focus on impersonation fraud, one of the fastest growing forms of fraud
News release
Canadians lost over $638 million to fraud in 2024
February 28, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
With technologies like AI, fraudsters are constantly adapting their tricks to avoid being detected. This is why the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), the Competition Bureau and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), are teaming up again this March to fight fraud for the 21st edition of Fraud Prevention Month (FPM).
Data from the CAFC shows that Canadians lost a staggering $638 million to fraud in 2024. Reported losses to the CAFC since 2021 have now surpassed $2 billion. Despite this rise in financial losses, the rate of frauds being reported remains low, with only 5% to 10% reported.
This year’s campaign will focus on impersonation fraud, one of the fastest growing forms of fraud. Impersonation fraud happens when fraudsters pretend to be trusted organizations, websites, and even another person to deceive people into their scams. This can lead to financial loss, identity theft, and other serious consequences.
The FPM campaign aims to equip Canadians with the tools to recognize, reject, and report fraud.
Every year, over 80 organizations across Canada work together to ensure that fraud prevention is top of mind for consumers and businesses. This March, Canadians can join the fight by using #FPM2025 to stay informed about the latest news on fraud.
Report fraud and cybercrime
On this page
- Reporting to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
- Why you should report fraud and cybercrime
- Coming soon: new cybercrime and fraud reporting system
Scams and cybercrimes can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time.
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.
Remember: It’s the role of your local police to investigate. The CAFC assists law enforcement through maintaining a central repository of information to assist with investigations. Learn more about the CAFC.
Reporting to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
The CAFC and the National Cybercrime Coordination Centre (NC3) are working on implementing a new cybercrime and fraud reporting system for Canadians and businesses. By reporting to the CAFC, you may be asked to report through the new version helping the RCMP build a new reporting system for Canadians.
Report online
You can log into the Online Reporting System tool using either:
- GC Key (user ID/password)
- Government Sign-In by Verified.Me
Learn more about the secure sign-in methods.
Tips for reporting online
The system will log you out if there is no activity for 20 consecutive minutes. If this happens, you won’t be able to complete your report. You’ll need to start over or call our toll-free line to report (1-888-495-8501).
