Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre warns of impersonation scams

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) has issued a warning regarding a rise in scams where criminals impersonate the agency to target individuals. Fraudsters are reportedly contacting people via phone, email, or social media, claiming to be part of an ongoing investigation to defraud victims of their money.

These criminals may pose as investigators from banks, major credit card companies, or other well-known businesses. They often use fake documents featuring the CAFC logo and claim that a victim's banking information has been compromised or that unauthorized transactions have occurred.

Officials emphasize that the CAFC and law enforcement agencies will never request money transfers, remote access to devices, or banking passwords. They advise anyone receiving such requests to hang up immediately and contact their financial institution directly.