The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
At Westend Seniors Activity Centre, we care about the well-being and safety of our members and the community and we believe staying informed plays a vital role in healthy aging. That’s why we’re partnering with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) to share their latest news and updates, helping you stay informed and protected from fraud.
Check back regularly for new information and resources!
What is the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre?
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) is a national police service that works to prevent and investigate fraud across Canada. It is jointly managed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Competition Bureau Canada, and the Ontario Provincial Police. The CAFC provides a safe and secure way for citizens and businesses to report fraud, learn about different types of fraud, and get tips on how to protect themselves.
CAFC BULLETIN
2025-06-17
Fraud Using Deepfakes
Deepfakes are becoming more sophisticated, and the risks are real. Videos falsely portraying public figures, like Prime Minister Mark Carney, are linked to crypto investment frauds and subscription traps. Stay alert and do your research!
Don’t fall victim to online scams! Read the full bulletin for valuable guidance on staying safe online.
Joint Advisory: Cyber officials warn Canadians of malicious campaign to impersonate high-profile public figures
June 23, 2025 | Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) | Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC)
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, a part of the Communications Security Establishment Canada, and its partners have been tracking and monitoring how AI is improving the personalization and persuasiveness of social engineering attacks worldwide for months. The FBI also alerted the public to this threat in April 2025. Canadian officials have recently become aware of similar tactics targeting Canadians in a related or linked campaign.
2025 Show Me the Fraud Toolkit
We are excited to share the 2025 Show Me the Fraud Toolkit created by the CAFC. This resource is designed to support fraud awareness efforts by providing educational materials and messaging to help protect Canadians from fraud.
The toolkit includes:
- New technology and fraud
- Most common frauds and statistics
- Warning signs and how to protect yourself
- Be cyber secure and fraud aware checklists
We encourage you to use and share these resources with your networks to assist with the collective fight against fraud.