The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre--Report a scam or a fraud

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Official website: The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Report a scam or a fraud
If you suspect you may be the victim of fraud, contact your local police service.
You can also ask for help from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online or by calling 1‑888-495-8501.
Report the theft of your Social Insurance Number (SIN) by contacting Service Canada at 1-866-274-6627.


How to protect yourself from identity theft

• Caller ID is a useful feature, but criminals can alter the information it displays. Never use only the displayed information to confirm the identity of the caller, whether it be an individual, a company or a government entity
  
• Be suspicious if an individual ever asks you to pay taxes or other fees via an email, a call or text message
  
• Keep your access codes, user ID, passwords and PINs secret
  
• Keep your address current with all government departments and agencies
  
• Before supporting any charity, find out if the charity is registered. You should also obtain information on the way it does business
  
• Be careful before you click on links in any email you receive. Some criminals may be using a technique known as phishing to steal your personal information when you click on the link
  
• Protect your Social Insurance Number. Do not use it as a piece of ID. Never reveal it to anyone unless you are certain the person asking for it is legally entitled to that information
  
• Pay attention to your billing cycle and ask about any missing account statements or suspicious transactions
  
• Shred unwanted documents or store them in a secure place. Make sure that documents with your name and SIN are secure
  
• Immediately report lost or stolen credit or debit cards
  
• Carry only the ID you need
  
• Do not write down any passwords or carry them with you
  
• Ask a trusted neighbour to pick up your mail when you are away or ask the post office to place a hold on delivery