Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - Edmonton Chapter

Tonight, the Calgary Tower is lit blue in recognition of Fraud Prevention Month—a powerful reminder of the impact fraud has on individuals, families, and organizations across Alberta.

Fraud prevention in Alberta is a collective effort supported by dedicated partners across the province, including:

Calgary Police Service
Crime Stoppers Association of Edmonton & Northern Alberta
Edmonton Police Service
Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association
Alberta Securities Commission - ASC
Alberta Blue Cross
Better Business Bureau
Real Estate Council Of Alberta
Calgary Crime Stoppers

This week, for Fraud Prevention Month we’re covering online scams and fraud. One of the best ways to protect yourself when you’re conducting business online is to set up a good defence. Here’s how:

o Create a strong password with a minimum of 8 characters, including upper-and lower-case letters, at least one number and one symbol, such as an exclamation point or dollar sign. Also consider using a passphrase that’s easy for you to remember but difficult for others to guess.

o Create unique passwords for all your online accounts – don’t reuse them.

o If your online account offers multi-factor authentication, use it.

o Only log into your accounts from trusted sources.

o When it comes to personal information, play it safe. Don't reveal personal information over social media.

Learn how you can protect yourself at https://www.alberta.ca/identity-theft
This week, for Fraud Prevention Month we’re covering online scams and fraud. Want to know how to protect your personal information from identity theft? Learn more at https://www.alberta.ca/identity-theft

Fraud has evolved into a highly organized and global crime.

Many networks use professional grade tools to mimic legitimate organizations and gain trust.

Remember: Pause. Verify. Protect.

A few seconds of caution is one of the most effective ways to prevent victimization. Collective awareness helps limit the reach of these operations and strengthens community safety.

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Our Crime Stoppers Casino Fundraiser is coming up and we're looking for volunteers to join us and help make it a success.

Casinos are one of the most important ways Crime Stoppers raises funds to support our programs - including rewards of up to $2,000 for tips that lead to arrests.

We currently have day and evening volunteer positions available, and no experience is required. Training will be provided.

If you're interested in volunteering with Crime Stoppers, please email [email protected] or send us a message.

Volunteering is also a great way to meet others who care about community safety. Thank you for helping keep our communities safe.

According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), Canadians lost over $704 million to fraud in 2025.

Reported losses since 2022 surpassed $2.4 billion. Shockingly, these numbers only account for the 5% to 10% of fraud cases that do get reported.

This March, we’re rejoining forces with CAFC and Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the 22nd edition of Fraud Prevention Month (FPM) to continue to help you Recognize, Reject, and Report the new faces of fraud.

Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/03/fraud-prevention-month-to-bring-hidden-crime-into-the-spotlight.html

Fraud may not leave a visible crime scene, but its impacts are real.

In 2025, Canadians lost over $704 million to fraud, and that’s only from the 5-10% of incidents reported.

These aren’t isolated incidents; they’re part of a broader criminal enterprise.

This Fraud Prevention Month, the RCMP is teaming up with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), the Competition Bureau Canada , and over 80 partner organizations from across the country to provide Canadians with the information they need to recognize, reject, and report fraud.

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🚨 Fraud Prevention Month reminder: Scammers are now using AI to make their schemes sound shockingly real. Some can clone a loved one’s voice from a social media clip, while others create deepfake videos that look like they’re from your boss, asking you to send money or information.

If you ever get an urgent request that feels off — pause, hang up, and verify using a trusted number. A 10‑second check can stop a very convincing scam.

Fraud Prevention Month officially kicked off today in City of Edmonton - Local Government at the Central Lions Seniors Association bringing together many agencies and organizations dedicated to protecting our communities from fraud.

It was inspiring to see so many partners sharing valuable information and practical tools to help seniors and community members recognize, prevent, and report fraud.

A big thank you to all the organizations who participated and continue to work together to raise awareness and strengthen prevention efforts across Alberta.

Fraud prevention is truly a team effort — and education is one of our strongest defenses.

🔐 March is Fraud Prevention Month

Join us on March 4, 2026 at the Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre in Edmonton for a morning dedicated to protecting our community.

🕤 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
📍 11113 113 St NW, Edmonton

Fraud losses in Canada continue to rise every year — and awareness is one of our strongest tools.

Come visit our booths, connect with fraud prevention experts, and learn how to:
✔️ Recognize common scams
✔️ Protect yourself and your loved ones
✔️ Report suspicious activity
✔️ Stay one step ahead of emerging fraud schemes

Proud to collaborate with incredible partners across Alberta who are committed to keeping our communities safe.

Let’s outsmart fraud together. 💙