# Canada - Reporting Cyber Crime

First and foremost prepare any information and head down to your local police station. Report the crime and obtain a crime reference number for your keeping.

### Report to the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security

Use this link when there has been a deceptive behaviour online, for example, identify theft, viruses or malicious software or deceived you into making a donation

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### Report to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

The CAFC collect data on frauds and identity thefts in Canada

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### Learn about how to protect yourself from Phishing

The website below offers important information enabling you to learn more about protecting yourself against scams

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