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Don’t let scammers
steal your future

Don’t let
scammers steal
your future

More than $700,000,000 was taken by fraudsters from Canadians last year.

Investment fraud is the number one type of fraud based on dollar loss.

— according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Watch for warning signs of investment fraud:

You are promised high returns with little or no risk

You get a hot tip or insider information

You feel pressured to buy
They’re not registered to sell investments

Learn how to spot and avoid scams:

Pump and Dump

There has been a significant rise in investor complaints about crypto-related scams. Look out for the red flags of crypto fraud.

Learn more about how to spot and avoid common investment scams.

If you had money taken in a scam — watch out if someone promises to get your money back…for a fee. Scammers sell lists of victims to other scammers.

What do you do if you’ve been scammed?

About 90-95% of fraud goes unreported. But reporting can help others from having their money taken too. Last year the OSC helped take down more than 6,000 fake investment platforms and cryptocurrency scam websites.

If you think you may be the victim of investment fraud, you can contact the OSC:

Phone: 1-877-785-1555
Email: inquiries@osc.ca
Submit anonymously using our online form
You can also contact your local police or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

It’s important to always check the registration of any person or business trying to sell you an investment or give you financial advice. Checking registration is a quick and easy step that can help you protect your money and avoid fraudulent people or companies.

How do you help someone who was scammed?

It can be a tough to convince loved ones that they may be dealing with an imposter. Fraudsters are experts at playing on people’s trust. Often their victims are unaware, or in denial, that they are dealing with a crook. Here are some tips to help you talk to someone who may be getting scammed.

Get smarter than a scammer:
• Try our Scam Spotter to keep your money safe
• Spot fake websites
• Learn how fraudsters take advantage of behavioural biases

Fraud Prevention Month 2026

More than $700,000,000 was taken by fraudsters from Canadians last year.

Watch for warning signs of investment fraud:

Learn how to spot and avoid scams:

AI Voice Cloning

Long-haul Scams

Phishing

Pump and Dump

What do you do if you’ve been scammed?

How do you help someone who was scammed?

Get smarter than a scammer:

Net Promoter Score 3

More than $700,000,000 was taken by fraudsters from Canadians last year.

Watch for warning signs of investment fraud:

Learn how to spot and avoid scams:

AI Voice Cloning

Long-haul Scams

Phishing

Pump and Dump

What do you do if you’ve been scammed?

How do you help someone who was scammed?

Get smarter than a scammer:

Net Promoter Score 3

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