REPORTING GUIDE

Reporting a Catfish in Canada

Report to Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (a partnership of the RCMP, Ontario Provincial Police, and Competition Bureau Canada), the agency that actually handles catfish and romance-scam reports for this jurisdiction.

Where to Report

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (a partnership of the RCMP, Ontario Provincial Police, and Competition Bureau Canada)

https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm

Handled under general Canadian fraud provisions in the Criminal Code; the Centre itself is an information and referral hub, not a police force.

Verified 2026-09-03

Before You Report

Reporting to Law Enforcement
Reporting a Catfish to the Platform
Reporting Financial Fraud to Your Bank
What to Do If You've Already Sent Money
Documenting a Conversation in Case You Need to Report It