AI-Generated Government Impersonation Scams
Summary
The Competition Bureau Canada has issued a notice regarding the rise of AI-generated government impersonation scams. Experts are available to discuss the issue with media and provide tips to Canadians on how to avoid these deceptive practices, which aim to steal personal information.
What changed
The Competition Bureau Canada has highlighted an increase in scams using AI, such as deepfakes, to impersonate government officials and solicit personal information. This notice serves as an alert to consumers and media, coinciding with Fraud Prevention Month, and offers expert availability for interviews.
While this is a notice and not a rule, regulated entities, particularly those in sectors susceptible to consumer fraud or dealing with sensitive data, should be aware of these emerging threats. The Bureau encourages media to contact them for insights, implying a focus on public awareness and education rather than immediate regulatory action against specific entities at this time. Consumers are advised to be vigilant against such impersonation tactics.
Source document (simplified)
Competition Bureau’s experts available to discuss AI-generated government impersonation scams with media
From: Competition Bureau Canada
News release
Competition Bureau’s experts available to discuss AI-generated government impersonation scams with media
March 24, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
March 24, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
Over the past year, the Competition Bureau has observed a rise in complaints involving false government affiliations. Fraudsters are using deepfake technology and fake government websites to impersonate government officials, like the Prime Minister.
Their goal is to deceive, steal personal information, and spread false messages.
The Bureau recently issued a consumer alert on this topic in support of Fraud Prevention Month.
Members of the media are invited to contact the Bureau’s media relations team if they wish to speak with a specialist, this week, about how fraudsters are using artificial intelligence to impersonate government officials. Bureau experts can also provide tips to help Canadians avoid these scams.
Interviews can be arranged at media-cb-bc@cb-bc.gc.ca.
Associated links
- Common scams and deceptive marketing practices and how to avoid them
- The rise of AI: Fraud in the digital age
Contacts
Media Relations
Email: media-cb-bc@cb-bc.gc.ca
General information: Request for information | Complaint form
Stay connected: X (Twitter) | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube | RSS Feed | Email Distribution List
The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that protects and promotes competition for the benefit of Canadian consumers and businesses. Competition drives lower prices and innovation while fueling economic growth.
Search for related information by keyword: Media | Artificial intelligence | Competition Bureau Canada | Canada | Protection from fraud and scams | business | consumers | employers | general public | government | media | news releases
Page details
2026-03-24
Related changes
Source
Classification
Who this affects
Taxonomy
Browse Categories
Get Banking & Finance alerts
Weekly digest. AI-summarized, no noise.
Free. Unsubscribe anytime.
Get alerts for this source
We'll email you when Competition Bureau Canada publishes new changes.