Our goal is simple: give Canadians accurate, practical information that helps them avoid fraud. These are the standards every article on Scam Alert Canada follows.
Accuracy first
We base alerts on official warnings, verified reports, and evidence we can examine directly, such as screenshots of scam messages or fraudulent websites. We link to our sources so readers can check them. If we can’t verify something, we don’t publish it as fact.
Fair to named businesses and people
We do not call a specific business or person a scam unless a government agency, regulator, court, or police service has made that finding, and we cite it. When readers ask whether a company is legitimate, we explain how to check, rather than making accusations. Scammers often impersonate real companies; when we name a brand being impersonated, we make clear the brand itself is not the scammer.
Written for readers, not search engines
Every article must answer a real question a Canadian might have: is this message real, what should I do, who do I report to. We use tools, including AI writing assistance, to help research and draft content. Every article is reviewed, fact-checked, and edited by our team before publication, and our team is responsible for everything we publish.
Independence
We are funded by advertising. Advertisers do not influence our coverage, and we never accept payment to write about, praise, or omit a company. Ads are clearly separated from editorial content.
Corrections and updates
Scams change quickly. We update articles when new information emerges and show the date each article was last updated. If we get something wrong, we correct it promptly and note significant corrections at the bottom of the article. To report an error, email info@scamalert.ca with the article link.
Safety
We never publish working scam links or personal information about victims. We redact identifying details from reader-submitted examples.