Know the signs of a scam

Many scams and fraud attempt to imitate government services in order to gain access to your personal and financial information.

It may be a scam if someone:

• Demands immediate payment
• Uses threatening language
• Sends you a link and ask you to click on it
• Asks for personal or financial information
• Requests payment by cryptocurrency or gift cards

If you are in doubt, take a minute to ask yourself why you are being contacted. It's okay to ask questions and say no.

Identify scams related to government services

Report scams or fraud to the appropriate Government of Canada department or agency.

Scammers often pretend to be from:

Notify the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

You should report all scams or fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), even if you were not a victim.

The CAFC collects and provides information on fraud and identity theft to protect Canadians. This information may help assist law enforcement with their investigations.

For details: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Protect yourself

Learn how to protect your personal and financial information from scams and fraud.

• Tips to protect yourself - Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
• Protecting your Social Insurance Number
• Protecting your financial information from a data breach
• Protect your CRA accounts

Scams and fraud statistics: 2023