The theme for the 22nd annual Fraud Prevention Month is “Fraud: The Hidden Game” with participants from multiple levels of crime prevention and policymakers drawing consumers’ attention to crimes that go unnoticed and are under-reported. 

As in past years, the campaign is led by the Competition Bureau, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). For the past 21 years, these groups have combined to educate Canadians each month about the many forms of fraud, how to identify it, and how to prevent becoming a victim. 

Fraud prevention has gained attention recently, with private-sector groups joining forces to create the Canada Anti-Scam Coalition, and also after a commitment in the Fall 2025 Federal Budget to establish a National Anti-Fraud Strategy, led by a Financial Crimes Agency. 

Investigations need data, and so this year’s theme involves emphasizing the importance of reporting the crimes. Fraud can often go unnoticed for extended periods, and it is consistently stated that only about 5 to 10 per cent of it is reported. 

As in past years, this year’s campaign is supported by presentations and materials from multiple participants, regulators, provincial and local police forces, support groups for newer Canadians and seniors, and others. 

Most events are virtual, with the hashtags of #FPM2026 (English) and #MPF2026 (French) used to unite efforts.