best practices and tips
2 min read
August 07, 2025
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It happens faster than you think. One wrong click, one slick ad, one fake investment advisor — and suddenly you’ve lost thousands of dollars to an online scam recovery.
If you're in Canada and you've been scammed, don’t give up. Getting your money back is possible — but only if you take the right steps.
Freeze or close any compromised bank accounts
Report suspicious credit card charges immediately
Change your passwords across accounts
Enable 2FA on your email and financial platforms
File reports with:
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre – to document the scam
Your bank or payment service – request a chargeback or reversal
Police – especially for losses over $5,000
These steps won’t guarantee recovery, but they help build your case [...]