Last year Canadians lost hundreds of millions of dollars – it’s time to educate yourself

In 2024the Huntsville O.P.P. Detachment responded to over 170 reports of fraud or online fraud. The incidence of fraud in Canada has a staggering impact both financially and emotionally for victims of this crime.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has released its statistics for Fraud in 2024. The losses suffered are reported to be $638 MILLION. What makes the reported losses even worse is that Fraud is under-reported by victims. What would the actual losses be … one can only imagine.

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre – As of December 31, 2024

Reports processed: 49,432 (63,847 in 2023)

Victims of fraud: 34,621 (42,316 in 2023)

Lost to fraud: $638 M ($578 M in 2023)

So, how do you protect yourself? The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website is a great resource that will assist you in protecting yourself or your business. 

It is all about educating yourself

Here a few topics you will learn about. Click on any link below for more details.

Individuals

Businesses

If you are a victim of a fraud, contact your police service and contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or  https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/report

Warman,P/C E.,OPP Huntsville Detachment(2025,Feb.4) CANADIANS LOST HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN 2024 [media release]

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