Canada · 7 d ago
Software provider finds no evidence stolen Crime Stoppers data was used for fraud
Tips affected, Jan 2022 to Nov 2025
176,859 tips
Toronto Crime Stoppers’ chair says 176,859 tips were affected by the breach, including 12,392 that may contain personal information.
Information that may be affected
- Names
- Addresses
- Dates of birth
- Social security numbers
- Phone numbers and email addresses
The provider, Navigate360, says names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, phone numbers and email addresses may have been exposed, and what was taken varies by person.
How it unfolded
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Nov 21, 2025
A third party starts copying data from the system
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Mar 5, 2026
The copying ends
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Mar 18, 2026
The company says it first became aware
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Oct 23
The company says it has no evidence of fraud or identity theft
The U.S.-based company says a third party copied some data from one of its systems and that it first learned of the incident on March 18.
What to do
Several Canadian police forces have suspended their use of Crime Stoppers. They say tips can go through regular reporting channels, which are not anonymous, and emergencies should go to 911.
