Spam and malware
How to report spam
Canadians can report spam to the Spam Reporting Centre. Contact your local law enforcement if you have been threatened, are a victim of a crime, or fear for anyone's safety.
We are committed to reducing the harmful effects of spam and related threats.
Our goal is to help create a safer and more secure online marketplace. That is why we enforce what we call Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).
Services and information
Frequently asked questions
Sending messages, consent, identification, unsubscribing, installing computer programs, registered charities, enforcement approach.
Compliance tips
Consent, contact lists, internal do not call list, corporate compliance programs, accurate records.
The Act, regulations and guidelines
The Act, regulations, orders, compliance guidelines and advisories.
Protecting yourself from spam and malware
Malicious email messages, phishing, malware, recent scams.
Compliance and enforcement processes: CASL
What to do and what to expect when facing a compliance and enforcement action.
Most requested
- Report Spam (external link)
- Snapshot of CASL enforcement activities
Period: April 1, 2024 and September 30, 2024 - Enforcement actions
- Public proceedings and part 1 applications
- COVID-19 scams
Partners
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (external link)
- Competition Bureau (external link)
- Office of the Privacy Commissioner (external link)
- Memorandums of understanding with other organizations
More information
Features
Canada’s anti-spam legislation’s main goal is to protect you and make spammers think twice about sending spam to Canadians.
Scammers use many fraudulent techniques to gain access to your personal accounts through your computer and electronic devices.
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