Canadian fraud reporting & victim support
Report Fraud. Protect Yourself. Take the Next Step.
A secure reporting platform helping Canadians document suspected fraud, understand their options, and access appropriate support.
- Free to report — no account required
- English & French support
- Encrypted, access-controlled storage
- Human review before public warnings
Three steps to take back control
Whether money was lost or you caught it in time, a structured report helps you preserve evidence, warn others, and get clear guidance on what to do next.
Document the incident
Walk through our guided, six-step form. It captures exactly what investigators, banks, and police will ask for — nothing more.
We review & connect the dots
Our analysts verify the details, link your report to similar cases, and record warning entries in the searchable database.
Get next steps & support
Receive case-specific guidance: bank procedures, official reporting channels, and recovery-scam red flags — in English or French.
Recognize the scheme you're dealing with
Each category has its own reporting path and evidence checklist. Not sure which fits? Choose the closest match — our team will correct it during review.
Suspicious website, caller, or wallet address?
Search our database of reported scam contact points. Results show review status — from user reports to verified warnings — so you can decide with context.
Open the search- “Reported” entries are user allegations, pending our review
- “Verified Warning” entries passed analyst review
- No result never means a site is safe — absence of reports ≠ legitimacy
- Dispute or correct any entry that affects you
What to do in the first 48 hours
The window right after a fraudulent payment matters most. Work through these steps in order — our full guide covers each one in detail.
Stop further payments
Cut contact with the scammer and stop all transfers. Never pay “release”, “tax” or “verification” fees — these are hallmarks of an ongoing scam.
Contact your bank immediately
For bank transfers, wire payments, or cards, call your financial institution right away and ask about recall, chargeback, or freeze options. Speed matters.
Preserve all evidence
Save screenshots, receipts, emails, phone numbers, website addresses, and crypto transaction hashes before accounts and sites disappear.
Report it
File a report with TrustTrace, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, and your local police. Reporting creates a record even when funds can't be recovered.
Government & law-enforcement channels
TrustTrace is a private agency. For matters requiring government or police action, these official Canadian organizations are the appropriate channels:
TrustTrace is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any of these organizations. We clearly separate our private services from official law enforcement and government services.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about who we are, how reports are handled, and what reporting can — and cannot — do.
View all questionsYes. Submitting a fraud report to TrustTrace is free. We do not charge fees to file a report, and no payment is ever required for us to review or refer a report. Be cautious of anyone who contacts you promising to recover your money for a fee — that is a common follow-up scam.
No. Submitting a report does not guarantee that lost funds can be recovered, and we do not guarantee any financial outcome. Reports help document fraud patterns, warn others, and support appropriate referrals. Anyone who guarantees recovery — especially for an upfront fee — should be treated as a red flag.
No. TrustTrace is a private Canadian agency. We are not a government department, a regulator, or a law enforcement agency, and we do not have any special legal powers. We work alongside — and clearly distinguish ourselves from — official bodies such as the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and the RCMP.
You receive a unique case reference number and a confirmation email. Our intake team reviews the report, may contact you for more information, and records the details in our database. Depending on the case, we may add a public warning entry, refer it to appropriate organizations, and provide guidance on your next steps.
You can submit a report without creating an account. We do require a name and email address so we can follow up on your case and verify your identity if you contact us later. Public entries in our database never display your name, email, or other personal details.
Only scam-related indicators — for example, the website address, phone number, email, or crypto wallet used by the fraudster — plus the scam category, general dates, and a review-status label such as “Reported”, “Under Review”, or “Verified Warning”. Your identity and the details of your losses are never published. A report is an allegation by a submitter; it only becomes a verified warning after review by our team.
Take the next step today
A documented report is the foundation for everything that follows — bank recalls, police files, exchange freezes, and warnings that protect others.
Free & confidential · No account required · Submitting a report does not guarantee that lost funds can be recovered. TrustTrace is a private agency and is not a government department or law enforcement agency.