More than 1.5 million Canadian Crime Stoppers tips leaked, CBC exclusive finds

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More than 1.5 million Canadian Crime Stoppers tips leaked, CBC exclusive finds

When Andrew Rivard spotted a Crime Stoppers ad offering a $2,000 reward for tips in the winter of 2025, he decided to report what he knew about illegal cigarette sales in his neighbourhood.

Rivard's original tip shows he disclosed his full name. He says he trusted the organization's long-standing promise to protect the identities of all tipsters.

"I was told nothing would come of it; no one would come to me with, you know, I guess, resentment," Rivard said. "I just was hoping it would be that exactly — anonymous."

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I'm always hearing Crimestoppers advertised on the local radio station, with gushing assurances of absolute anonymity. "Crimestoppers does not subscribe to call display...", etc. But of course you can't remain anonymous AND collect reward money.