What is the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) website?

antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca is the official website of the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), a government-affiliated body that collects information on fraud and identity theft and provides information on past and current scams affecting Canadians. It is an information and reporting resource, not a commercial or shopping site. The landing page is a language selection screen offering English and French, reflecting Canada's two official languages.

What the CAFC does

According to the site's own description, the CAFC:

• Collects information on fraud and identity theft
• Provides information on past and current scams affecting Canadians

In practice, that means the site serves two broad functions: as a reference point for learning about known scam types, and as a channel for reporting fraud or identity theft incidents so they can be tracked.

Who it is for

The CAFC is aimed at Canadians — individuals and businesses — who want to:

• Check whether a suspicious contact, offer, or message matches a known scam pattern
• Understand current fraud trends circulating in Canada
• Report a fraud or identity theft incident

Language and access

The homepage presents a choice between:

• English — Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
• Français — Centre antifraude du Canada

Both versions link to the same underlying service; the terms and conditions of use are referenced on the selection page.

What it is not

• It is not a store, marketplace, or paid service — nothing on the page indicates pricing, payment, or a commercial transaction.
• It is not a general consumer complaint portal for unrelated issues; its stated scope is fraud and identity theft.

Practical takeaway

If you are trying to verify whether something is a known scam in Canada, or you need to report a fraud or identity theft incident, this is the correct official starting point. Begin by choosing English or French, then navigate to the information or reporting section you need.