Media Advisory – Competition Bureau’s experts available to discuss AI-generated government impersonation scams with media

GATINEAU, QC, March 24, 2026 /CNW/ – 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 – Canada.ca

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