Spear phishing is one of the most common and most dangerous attack methods currently used to conduct fraud, usually on businesses and organizations.

In 2019, the CAFC received 46,465 fraud reports from Canadian consumers and businesses.

New Brunswickers lost a reported $3.5 million to fraud over the past three years.

All fraudsters have their tools of the trade. In order for their fraud to be successful, they require a way to communicate with their potential victims.

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is warning investors about companies claiming to have products or services that will prevent, detect or cure coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. 

As COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic continues, the CAFC is warning the public to be on the lookout for associated scams.

Canadians are receiving a threatening email from an unfamiliar contact.

Many Canadians are experiencing financial hardship as a consequence of the current pandemic.