The series consists of hidden cameras capturing victims being terrorized by professional actors disguised as serial killers, ghosts, monsters, extraterrestrial visitors and paranormal entities. The show's victims' permission to air the footage is obtained on-camera at the conclusion of each clip, after revealing to them the hoax.
On March 5, 2019, Syfy announced that a revival of Scare Tactics was in development. The revival premiered on December 2, 2019, with original host Shannen Doherty returning to host.
So the answer is no, Scare Tactics was not canceled.