Scam Bulletins
Official bulletins from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
These are official fraud bulletins published by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, the RCMP, and the Canada Border Services Agency. Each one is a short PDF describing a scam that has actually been reported in Canada — how it starts, what the caller or email typically says, and what to do about it. They are worth reading before you need them, so that a suspicious phone call or message feels familiar rather than convincing. Every file below opens in a new tab and is free to read or print.
Extortion Scams
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Bulletin
Cryptocurrency Scams
CAFC Cryptocurrency Bulletin
Emergency Grandparents Scam
CAFC Grandparents Bulletin
Ransomware
RCMP Ransomware Bulletin
Romance Scams
CAFC Romance Scam Bulletin
Social Insurance Number Scam
CAFC SIN Scam Bulletin
Sophisticated Crypto Investment Scam
CAFC Crypto Investment Bulletin
Telephone Extortion Scam
CBSA Telephone Extortion Bulletin
Threatening Mail Fraud
CAFC Threatening Mail Bulletin
Top Frauds Affecting Seniors
CAFC Top Frauds Affecting Seniors Bulletin
If you think you've been scammed:
- Contact your bank immediately
- Report to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: 1-888-495-8501
- Contact your local police