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Latest scam alerts
Grandparent Scam: Winnipeg Police Report Fourth Victim
A grandparent scam warning comes after CBC reported that Winnipeg police say a fourth victim was swindled out of $14,000 in a…
Online Order Refund: 7 Steps When a Package Never Arrives
An online order refund may be possible if your package never arrives, but the right next step depends on the seller, the…
Fake Cybercrime Email: Saskatchewan RCMP Warning and Safe Steps
A fake cybercrime email can use the language of law enforcement to pressure people into responding quickly. Saskatchewan RCMP have warned about…
Canada Visa Scams: 7 Red Flags and Safe Next Steps
Canada visa scams can target people in Kenya and elsewhere who hope to travel, study, work or reunite with family in Canada.…
Crypto Phishing: What Canada’s $12M Freeze Means
Crypto phishing remains a risk for Canadians who use digital-asset wallets, exchanges or investment services. CoinMarketCap reported on October 10, 2026, that…
Vehicle Identity Fraud: Protect Your ID During a Purchase
Vehicle identity fraud can happen when someone uses another person’s identifying information to try to buy a vehicle. CityNews Toronto reports that…
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- Banking & E-Transfer 7 alertsInterac e-transfer tricks, fake bank calls and account-takeover scams.
- Government Impersonation 17 alertsFake CRA, Service Canada, IRCC and other government scams.
- Investment & Crypto 7 alertsInvestment fraud, crypto scams and deepfake investment ads.
- Job & Employment 3 alertsFake job offers, task scams and recruitment fraud.
- Online Shopping & Marketplace 7 alertsFake online stores, Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji scams.
- Phone & Text Scams 9 alertsScam calls, robocalls and fraudulent text messages.
- Rental & Housing 4 alertsFake rental listings, deposit scams and housing fraud.
- Romance & Family Emergency 6 alertsRomance scams, grandparent scams and fake emergencies.
- Scam Alerts 39 alertsThe latest scams reported in Canada and how to protect yourself.
- Scam Recovery 4 alertsWhat to do if you have been scammed and how to report it.
- Tech Support 2 alertsFake tech support calls, pop-ups and remote-access scams.
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