Strathcona County RCMP is warning Canadians about scams that falsely claim recipients have won Reader’s Digest prizes. Investigators say artificial intelligence is being used to make the messages and videos appear more convincing.
Victims are contacted by phone, email, text message or social media and told they have won a large cash prize or another
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Canadians Face Higher Rates of Fraud Attempts in Dating Apps and Online Forums
A new TransUnion survey suggests Canadians are reporting suspected digital fraud attempts in online communities at a rate higher than the global average. The findings point to growing risks on dating platforms, forums, social media, and gaming communities, where fraudsters build trust before attempting to steal money or personal information.
Canadians are reporting higher rates…
Guelph woman loses $14,000 in crypto scam involving fake celebrity endorsement
Guelph police are warning residents after a local woman lost $14,000 in a cryptocurrency investment scam promoted through what appeared to be a celebrity endorsement. Police say artificial intelligence is making it easier for fraudsters to imitate public figures and pressure victims into sending money.
Police in Guelph are warning residents to be cautious after…
Google Signs Global Anti-Scam Accord at UN Fraud Summit
Google says it has joined a new international industry accord aimed at strengthening the fight against online scams and fraud. The announcement was made at the UN Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, where a group of major companies said they would work together on threat intelligence sharing, scam detection and cross-border enforcement support.
Google has…
AI-Powered Fraud Is Hitting Canadian Companies’ Bottom Lines, KPMG Says
A new KPMG Canada survey says AI-enabled fraud is affecting Canadian businesses, with many organizations reporting losses linked to phishing, deepfakes, and voice-cloning scams.
Artificial intelligence-powered fraud is increasingly affecting Canadian companies, according to a new KPMG Canada survey of business leaders.
The report says 72 per cent of Canadian organizations experienced AI-driven fraud that…
Fraud Prevention Month Highlights Rising Scam Losses as Canadians Report More Than $704 Million Lost in 2025
Federal agencies are warning Canadians to remain alert to scams as newly released data shows reported fraud losses exceeded $704 million in 2025. As part of the 22nd annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign, the Competition Bureau, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, and the RCMP are urging the public to recognize common fraud tactics, report suspicious activity,…
Rising Number of Scams Now Use AI, Toronto Police Warn
Toronto police are warning that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to make fraud attempts more targeted and believable. Investigators say AI is helping criminals gather personal information quickly, tailor their messages, and impersonate trusted institutions with greater credibility.
Toronto police are warning that a growing number of fraud attempts are now being enhanced by…
Scammers Use Current Events in New Fraud Attempts, Interac Survey Suggests
A new Interac-commissioned survey suggests fraudsters are increasingly using breaking news and current events to make scams appear more believable. The report found many Canadians have recently encountered tariff-related fraud attempts tied to trade uncertainty between Canada and the United States.
A new survey commissioned by Interac suggests fraudsters are increasingly tailoring their schemes to…
Offshore Alert Miami 2025 – An Update on Crypto Tracing and Recovery
By Kpm19830514
For the past 15 years or so I have attended various Offshore Alert conferences. I recommend them. Those who attend are fraud and asset recovery lawyers, forensic accountants, trustees, private sector investigators and investigative journalists. The conferences are very well orchestrated. It is unusual for law enforcement to attend given the price tag of these…