TL;DR: On June 4, 2026, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reported on Operation FRONTIER+III, an international sprint from March 10 to May 7, 2026. It produced 2,442 disruptive actions linked to more than C$40 million in reported losses and more than C$4.7 million recovered for fraud victims in Canada. The page does not report arrests or frozen accounts.
What happened
The CAFC page says the operation targeted suspicious bank accounts, fraudulent websites, phone numbers, email accounts and money mule activity tied to transnational fraud networks. Partners included Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Macao, Indonesia and Brunei, and fraudulent bank accounts were found in Canada, the US, Vietnam, Hong Kong and the UK.
Numbers: 1,523 fraudulent email accounts, 491 phone numbers, 95 websites and 333 bank accounts flagged. The CAFC identified fraudulent accounts and flagged them to financial institutions and service providers, gave awareness presentations, ran social media campaigns and answered over 75 media requests.
Why it works
Scam networks depend on cheap, disposable accounts, phone numbers and sites. Disrupting those in bulk raises their costs, and quick reports from victims feed the lists.
The CAFC is a national police service jointly managed by the RCMP, the Competition Bureau Canada and the Ontario Provincial Police.
Background: our explainers on money mule scams and spear phishing. See also Charges Laid Over Alleged Fake Online Passport Service in Canada and Cell Phone Return Scam: Nanaimo RCMP Warns of Fake Labels. For wider numbers, see our data page on how scams start (contact methods).
What the CAFC advises
- Report suspected fraud quickly, since fast reporting can improve the chances of recovering funds.
- Contact your local police service and report to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
- Learn the warning signs of fraud to protect yourself.
- Never lend your bank account to others, as mule accounts are a target of these operations.
If you have already sent money
Call your bank or card issuer at once and ask to stop or recall the payment, then report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (1-888-495-8501) and your local police. Our guides on reporting to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Canadian bank impersonation scams and how to reverse a wire transfer scam walk through the steps, and what to do after a scam, wherever you live covers the first 24 hours. Scammers often start with details taken from past leaks, so run our free digital footprint check to see what of yours is already exposed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Operation FRONTIER+III?
An international sprint from March 10 to May 7, 2026 to find and disrupt fraud, including suspicious bank accounts, websites, phone numbers, email accounts and money mule activity.
What were the results?
2,442 disruptive actions linked to more than C$40 million in reported losses, and more than C$4.7 million recovered for fraud victims in Canada.
Which countries took part?
Canada with Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Macao, Indonesia and Brunei.
Does the page report arrests?
No. The page does not report arrests or frozen accounts.
Sources
- CAFC: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre supported Operation FRONTIER+III (Jun 4, 2026)
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Related Reading
- Charges Laid Over Alleged Fake Online Passport Service in Canada
- Cell Phone Return Scam: Nanaimo RCMP Warns of Fake Labels
- ASIC Review: Super Funds Lag Banks on Scam Warnings
- Canada Scam News: October 2026 Roundup and Warnings
- How Scams Start: Contact Methods in US, UK and Australia (2025)
- What to do after a scam, wherever you live