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The impact of fraud so far this year
As of March 31, 2025
Reports processed:
12,815
(51,616 in 2024)
Victims of fraud:
9,092
(36,199 in 2024)
Lost to fraud:
$165 M
($648 M in 2024)
In the news
$1.2M lost across Canada in complex, fake Amazon job investment scam
April 3, 2025
In fast-growing Alberta, job seekers have lost millions to employment scams since 2022
March 24, 2025
En Alberta, les fraudeurs ont multiplié leurs gains par dix en deux ans (in French only)
March 24, 2025
L’importance du mois de la prévention contre la fraude, face à l’augmentation des cas au Canada (in French only)
March 19, 2025
Canadians losing millions to investment scams: CSA, CAFC and RCMP urge vigilance and reporting
March 13, 2025
Fraud is everywhere:’ Experts give tips to avoid scams
March 12, 2025
More awareness needed for Fraud Prevention Month
March 5, 2025
Toronto Police Service Kicks Off Fraud Prevention Month and Reveals Top Five Frauds in Toronto
March 5, 2025
Fraud Prevention Month to focus on impersonation fraud, one of the fastest growing forms of fraud
February 28, 2025
Date modified: 2025-05-01