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TrustTraceFraud Reporting · Canada

Fraud types

Browse fraud categories

Each category has its own reporting path and evidence checklist. If you're unsure which fits, pick the closest match — our team will correct the category during review.

Cryptocurrency fraud

Fraud involving digital assets: fake exchanges, wallet-draining sites, fraudulent token sales, pig-butchering investment schemes, and impersonation of crypto platforms.

Investment & trading platform scams

Fraudulent trading platforms, fake brokers, bogus funds and 'guaranteed return' programs that block withdrawals or vanish after deposits.

Romance & dating scams

Someone builds a romantic relationship online to gain trust, then asks for money, gift cards, crypto, or 'investment help'.

Bank transfer & wire fraud

Interac e-Transfer, wire and bank transfer fraud: diverted invoices, fake emergency requests, and payments sent to accounts under false pretences.

Credit & loan scams

Fake lenders demanding upfront 'insurance' or 'processing' fees, fraudulent credit-repair services, and loan offers that never arrive.

Phishing, email & SMS fraud

Messages impersonating banks, government agencies, delivery companies or employers, designed to steal credentials or one-time codes.

Identity theft & impersonation

Misuse of your personal information: SIN, ID documents, or accounts opened in your name, including impersonation of real people or businesses.

E-commerce & online shopping scams

Counterfeit storefronts, marketplace sellers who never ship, rental or ticket fraud, and social-media shops that take payment and disappear.

Employment & job scams

Fraudulent job offers, fake recruitment agencies, work-from-home and 'task' scams, and onboarding schemes that collect money or identity data.

Other types of fraud

Any other deceptive scheme: tech-support scams, government-impersonation calls, prize and lottery fraud, charity scams, and more.