Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre supported Operation FRONTIER+III: an international action to disrupt fraud
June 4, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
News release
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) is proud to have supported Operation FRONTIER+ III, an international sprint aimed at identifying and disrupting fraud, including illicit transactions, suspicious bank accounts, fraudulent websites, telephone numbers, email accounts, and money mule activity linked to transnational fraud networks.
Between March 10 and May 7, 2026, financial crime and fraud experts from around the globe worked together to coordinate disruptions, share intelligence, and support victims, demonstrating the level of international cooperation required to combat these borderless threats.
In addition to the CAFC, partners included the Singapore Police Force (SPF) Anti-Scam Centre (ASC), the Hong Kong Anti-Deception Coordination Centre (ADCC), the Republic of Korea National Counter Scam Centre, the Malaysia Anti-Scam Centre, the Thailand Anti Cyber Scam Center, the Macao Anti-Fraud Coordination Centre, the Indonesia Anti-Scam Centre and the Brunei Anti-Scam Centre.
Key highlights in Canada
During the operation, the CAFC identified fraudulent bank accounts located in several jurisdictions, including Canada, the United States, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. It undertook 2,442 disruptive actions targeting fraud activity linked to more than $40 million in reported losses. This involved flagging fraudulent accounts to financial institutions and service providers for further action, more specifically:
- 1,523 fraudulent email accounts
- 491 fraudulent phone numbers
- 95 fraudulent websites
- 333 fraudulent bank accounts
The CAFC’s disruption activities during Operation FRONTIER+ III contributed to the recovery of more than $4.7 million to victims of fraud in Canada.
Clear information and consistent prevention efforts are critical in empowering Canadians to identify the warning signs of fraud and protect themselves. In addition to disruption activities, the CAFC also delivered numerous fraud awareness presentations, reinforced important prevention messaging with engaging social media campaigns and responded to over 75 media requests during the operation.
Quick facts
- The CAFC is a national police service that gathers intelligence on fraud across Canada and assists police of jurisdiction with enforcement and prevention efforts. It is jointly managed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Competition Bureau Canada, and the Ontario Provincial Police
- FRONTIER+ is an ongoing collaboration between anti-fraud centres based around the world, enabling law enforcement agencies to work together in dismantling international fraud operations
- Overall reported losses to the CAFC were over $704 million in 2025 and over $188 million in the first three months of 2026
- The CAFC’s year-round disruption program remains one of the main components of its mandate
- Reporting fraud quickly may improve the likelihood of fund recovery. Anyone who believes they may be a victim of fraud should contact their local police service and report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Associated links
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre – Spear phishing
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Report Cybercrime and Fraud | National Cybercrime and Fraud Reporting System
Contact
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
media@antifraudcentre.ca
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