Fraud affects Canadians of all backgrounds and remains one of the most under‑reported sources of financial harm. If you’ve been targeted or victimized, one of the most important steps you can take is to report it—even if you feel uncertain, embarrassed, or think the loss was too small to matter.
As part of Fraud Prevention Month, we want to highlight a key resource worth revisiting: the Government of Canada’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting portal. Canadians can report incidents online at https://reportcyberandfraud.canada.ca.
Reporting matters because your information feeds into a national system that helps authorities spot patterns, link cases, and share intelligence across jurisdictions. Even if your report doesn’t lead to immediate action, it may provide a critical piece that helps prevent future harm. By taking a few minutes to report fraud, you’re not just speaking up for yourself—you’re helping protect others too.