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Understand the scam. Act on the facts.
Plain-language guides written by our case analysts — no jargon, no fear marketing. Official Canadian resources are always clearly separated from our private services.
Understand the schemes
How modern fraud operates, step by step.
How investment and crypto scams work
The anatomy of modern investment fraud: fake platforms, manufactured profits, and the withdrawal trap.
Read guideWarning signs of fraudulent trading platforms
How to spot a fake broker before you deposit: registration checks, withdrawal terms, and technical tells.
Read guideRomance scams and social engineering
How fraudsters build real-feeling relationships to manipulate victims — and how to test whether someone is real.
Read guideHow to recognize fake recovery companies
“We can get your money back” — the scam that targets people who have already been scammed.
Read guideAct quickly
Practical steps for the critical first days.
How to contact your bank after a fraudulent transfer
Scripts, timelines, and escalation paths for recalls, chargebacks, and e-Transfer fraud.
Read guideHow to preserve evidence
A practical evidence checklist that survives deleted accounts, vanished websites, and time.
Read guideWhat to do immediately after losing money
A prioritized, hour-by-hour action plan for the first days after a fraudulent payment.
Read guideReport properly
Where each report belongs in Canada.
Being targeted right now?
If money was sent in the last 48 hours, start with your bank — then document everything with a report. Time is the single biggest factor in what can be done.