Fraud is not fentanyl – but it offers lessons for facing this latest organized-crime crisis
Scams and fraud have become a growing public safety concern in Canada, driven by sophisticated organized crime networks using advanced technology and psychological manipulation to exploit victims. These criminal operations, often based overseas, leverage malware, AI, and impersonation of trusted institutions to rapidly steal funds, making it difficult for individuals and institutions to respond effectively. The article draws parallels between the current fraud crisis and the fentanyl epidemic, urging a coordinated national and international response to combat this evolving threat.
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Open this photo in gallery:Instead of tricking victims into sending money, some organized crime groups have moved into advanced malware and are taking control of devices and accounts, then draining them.Rafa Jodar/iStockPhoto / Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountJeremy Douglas is the deputy director of operations of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and former UNODC chief of staff and strategy adviser.Vern White is a retired senator who served as a member of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, as chief of police in Ottawa and Durham region, and as assistant commissioner of the RCMP.Scams and fraud have exploded worldwide.
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