# Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Type: organization

Source: Finance Intelligence Brief — https://getfinancebrief.com/entity/canadian-anti-fraud-centre
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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### OPP Issues Alert as Cryptocurrency Scams Surge in Eastern Ontario
2026-03-18 23:45:33 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has issued a renewed warning regarding the persistent rise of cryptocurrency-related fraud in the Kingston, Frontenac, and Brockville regions. Authorities are highlighting increasingly sophisticated tactics used by scammers to target local investors, leading to significant financial losses and a call for heightened digital literacy.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/opp-cryptocurrency-scams-eastern-ontario-alert

### AI Fraud Losses Surge to $704M in Canada as Deepfakes Target Financial Markets
2026-03-14 12:40:00 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Canada’s financial landscape is grappling with a massive spike in AI-driven fraud, with losses reaching a record $704 million in 2026. This surge highlights the growing sophistication of deepfake technology and automated phishing, forcing a rapid evolution in banking security and regulatory oversight.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/canada-ai-fraud-losses-704m-2026

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