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Report a Catfish in Canada

If you're being catfished or scammed by someone claiming to be in or contacting you from Canada, here's where to report it and what law may apply.

Last updated August 30, 2026
Primary Reporting Agency
File a Report

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Secondary Agency
File a Report

RCMP — Report Cybercrime and Fraud

Applicable Law

Canada's Criminal Code covers personation with intent to defraud (s. 403) and general fraud offences that can apply to online romance scams.

Read the statute text