Tackling fraud together

Fraud is complex, organized, and constantly evolving. Tackling it requires more than awareness alone; it requires strong partnerships, timely reporting, and coordinated action.

When Canadians report fraud and attempted fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), they are doing more than documenting an incident. Reports help build national intelligence, identify fraud trends, and support prevention and disruption efforts across Canada. Even when no money is lost, reports help:

• Support prevention and disruption efforts
• Identify emerging fraud tactics
• Support public warnings and education
• Inform partners and law enforcement
• Reduce the ability of fraudsters to target others

A milestone in collaboration: Maple Disruption 2025

In December 2025, partners from law enforcement, government, and the private sector came together to take action against fraud at multiple stages including communications, payment pathways, and infrastructure used by fraudsters. Maple Disruption was the first coordinated anti-fraud effort of its kind in Canada.

Rather than working in isolation, partners shared information and coordinated efforts to counter fraud activity before more Canadians were harmed. This approach reflects a shift toward more coordinated and joint sequenced disruption.

Measuring impact through reporting

The impact of collaboration and reporting can be seen through the data available on the Maple Disruption dashboard, which tracked total reports, losses, and disruptive actions against a range of fraud indicators including fraudulent email addresses, websites, phone numbers, bank accounts, and cryptocurrency accounts.

While fraud remains a serious and growing issue, these results highlight how sharing information, reporting incidents, and working together can make it harder for fraudsters to operate.

Fraud prevention relies on partnerships

Fraud does not respect borders or sectors. The CAFC works closely with:

• Law enforcement agencies
• Government partners
• Financial institutions
• Telecommunications providers
• Technological partners

Initiatives like Maple Disruption show how collaboration strengthens Canada’s ability to identify, disrupt, and prevent fraud.

What you can do

Canadians play a critical role in fraud prevention by:

• Reporting fraud and attempted fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
• Staying informed through trusted sources like the CAFC Fraud Index
• Talking to family, friends, and colleagues about fraud warning signs
• Pausing and verifying before sending money or personal information

Tackling fraud requires a shared effort. Through reporting, collaboration, and initiatives like Maple Disruption, Canadians and partners are working together to reduce harm and protect communities. Every report supports prevention, awareness, disruption and helps protect others.

Anyone who suspects they have been the target of cybercrime or fraud should report it to their local police. Also visit the Report Cybercrime and Fraud website to report online or by phone at 1-888-495-8501.