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Federal government eyes AI to fight ‘tsunami’ of fraud cases

Tools may help police identify fraud victims at risk of self-harm and could be used across Canada

Zak Vescera

2 Feb 2026 4 min read

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Canadian police have seen a surge in fraud reports, many from victims of online scams orchestrated by overseas criminal groups. (Graeme Roy/Canadian Press)

Zak Vescera
Zak Vescera

Zak is a Vancouver-based reporter focusing on white-collar crime in British Columbia. He previously reported for The Tyee and The Saskatoon StarPhoenix.

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