But what we know is the most commonly reported type of fraud in Canada in 2024: identity fraud. To achieve this, criminals use phishing scams and other Ruth trick Canadians into revealing personal and financial information. Based on what they find, scammers can impersonate you, charge fees on your credit card, apply for a loan and/or mortgage, delete your bank account, and more.
Scams are becoming increasingly difficult to identify. Now, some fraudsters use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to use Canadian voices and faces to create highly convincing “deep hits” of audio and video. AI tools can also help criminals target more people immediately, making scams more difficult to avoid.
How to protect your identity
To help you protect yourself from ID theft and fraud, we have created a range of ways to target prevention tips, what to do if you think your identity may have been stolen.
We also launched columns that specifically help you protect specific things and people in your life. Check out new installments every month.
How fraud and scams affect Canadians
Learn more about the various types of scams targeting Canadians today and what you can do to protect yourself and recover ID fraud.
