Ontario auto-insurance guide

Ontario auto-insurance fraud and scam warning signs

Fraud can involve staged collisions, false claims, inflated services, dishonest sales or impersonation.

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Updated for Ontario rules in force August 11, 2026 · Megan R. Fairview

Keep a record

FSRA recommends retaining dates, correspondence, estimates, invoices and claim forms when fraud is suspected.

Verify who you are dealing with

Check licensing and official contact information for insurers, agents and brokers.

Do not sign blank or misleading forms

Read what is being authorized.

Report through official channels

Insurer, police, FSRA and recognized anti-fraud channels may all have roles depending on the situation.

Ontario-specific educational summary. Your actual rights and coverage come from the Insurance Act, regulations, the current Ontario Automobile Policy (OAP 1), your certificate, endorsements and the facts of the claim. Do not change coverage based only on a general web article.