Fake auto insurance website could cost consumers

definityinsurancecompany.com is a fraudulent website that offered fake pink slips without providing insurance coverage

TORONTO, Nov. 10, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) is warning consumers about a website that recently offered fraudulent auto insurance pink slips without providing any real insurance coverage.

Consumers who may have purchased any products through the website definityinsurancecompany.com should know that it is not legitimate and not licensed to conduct insurance business in the province.

These fraudulent proof of auto insurance cards, known as pink slips, were being offered under the Definity Insurance brand name for a flat fee. However, this website was not related to Definity Insurance Company (formerly Economical Insurance) economical.com, which is a legitimate insurance company licensed with FSRA.

"Driving with a fake pink slip could have significant consequences," said Jordan Solway, FSRA's Executive Vice-President, Property and Casualty Insurance. "If you're involved in a crash without auto insurance coverage, you could be held personally liable for any damage or injury, which might cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars."

Although the website has been taken down, any consumers who may have purchased a pink slip through this website should:

• Contact the police and report it online: Report Cybercrime and Fraud.
• Call the insurer or brokerage listed on the pink slip to confirm if you have valid insurance coverage.

If you are buying auto insurance, help protect yourself:

• Check FSRA's website to make sure an agent or insurer is licensed.
• Check the Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario's (RIBO) website for a list of licensed brokers.

"One of our biggest concerns is that consumers may mistakenly think they have legitimate auto insurance coverage," said Solway. "Speaking directly with an agent, insurer, or broker will help protect consumers and it only takes a couple of minutes to verify their license."  

FSRA continues to work on behalf of all stakeholders, including consumers, to ensure financial safety, fairness and choice for everyone. Learn more at www.fsrao.ca.

For media inquiries:

Nicole Sherwin
Senior Media Relations Officer
Financial Services Regulatory Authority
Cell: 437-553-5633
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario