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Scam alerts — Canada
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre logged $638 M in confirmed fraud losses in 2024 — 90% of victims never report, so the true total is multiples higher. Below is the live GACS feed of Canada-targeted cases and the official CAFC / RCMP reporting channels.
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What this is
This page indexes scams reported by or targeting Canadian residents. Entries are cross-referenced against the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) categories and CSA Investor Alerts.
Red flags to watch for
- Caller claims to be the CRA threatening arrest for unpaid taxes — CRA never threatens arrest or demands gift-card payment
- 'Service Canada' SMS about a SIN suspension — Service Canada never suspends SINs by text
- 'Interac e-Transfer cancelled' email with a link — verify directly in your bank app, never via email link
- Investment 'opportunity' DMed via WhatsApp/Telegram by a 'Quebec/Toronto trader' — check the CSA national registration search
- Romance contact who 'works on the Alberta oil sands' or 'deployed with CAF overseas' and needs money for leave
Live cases from the GACS feed
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What to do if you've been targeted
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Call your bank
Stop further transfers and request recall of any pending e-Transfer or wire. Banks can sometimes pull back unclaimed e-Transfers.
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Report to CAFC
Online at antifraudcentre.ca or 1-888-495-8501. CAFC shares intelligence with the RCMP, FBI, and exchange compliance teams.
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File with local police
Get a police report number — needed for insurance, civil action, and many bank claims.
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Notify CRA / Service Canada
If your SIN, CRA account, or My Service Canada account was compromised, lock them immediately via the official portals.
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Activate Shield
Save the actor's handles, wallets, and domains to your free GACS Shield watchlist for cross-report alerts.
FAQs
Where do I report a scam in Canada?
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: antifraudcentre.ca or 1-888-495-8501. Local police (file a report number even if no investigation). Provincial securities commission (OSC, AMF, BCSC, ASC) for investment fraud. CRA scams: 1-800-959-8281.
Can I get an Interac e-Transfer reversed?
Only if the recipient hasn't deposited it yet — call your bank immediately. Once deposited, e-Transfers are final by design, similar to cash. Report immediately to maximise tracing chances.
Are crypto exchanges in Canada regulated?
Yes. Crypto trading platforms must be registered with the CSA. Verify on the CSA National Registration Search; unregistered platforms targeting Canadians are by definition non-compliant and high-risk.
How do I report a scam to GACS?
Submit the wallet address, website, phone number, or social handle at gacs.app. Each report is cross-checked against CryptoScamDB, URLhaus, and on-chain analysis before publication. Activate your free GACS Shield to monitor follow-on activity tied to the same actor.
Is the GACS Shield really free?
Yes. Activating your free Shield gives you unlimited scans, saved history, weekly alerts, and a watchlist — no card, no trial. There is no paid scanner tier.
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Get My Free Scam AlertsAuthoritative sources
Independent primary sources used to check and corroborate the guidance on this page.
- FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Official US channel for reporting internet-enabled fraud and cybercrime.
- US Federal Trade Commission — ReportFraud
Consumer fraud reporting and published enforcement data.
- UK Action Fraud
UK national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime.
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Canada's central repository for fraud reports and scam alerts.
