Canada: Cracking down on immigration fraud

Going through the Canada immigration process? Watch out for various Canada immigration scams that have duped many in the past.

With a welcoming stance towards immigrants, Canada is one of the top choices for immigrants looking to migrate overseas options. As the number of people headed towards Canada has increased in the recent past, so have the instances of immigration scams gone up correspondingly.

Even the Canadian government admits, in their Fraud Prevention Tip Sheet that “there are people out there who try to take advantage of immigration and citizenship applicants”.

Falling for Canadian immigration fraud might have disastrous results, such as – the applicant having their immigration application rejected, losing money, or being barred from entering Canada.

Being a victim of immigration fraud can also lead to identity theft or money being stolen from their credit card or bank account. Computer viruses might also be remotely installed on their system.

Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [IRCC] is committed to detecting as well as combating immigration fraud.
IRCC works alongside many partners – such as the Canada Border Services Agency and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police – to crack down on immigration fraud, protecting the interests of immigrants and Canadians alike.

The Canadian Border Services Agency [CBSA] ensures the security and prosperity of Canada by facilitating as well as overseeing international travel and trade across the border. Made up of 9 branches, one group of the CBSA directly reports to the President.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP] has been the national police service of Canada for almost 150 years.

As part of their national program priorities, the RCMP is mainly responsible for investigating cases of violation of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

With the Canadian government underscoring their commitment to safeguarding the interests of immigrants, it is up to the applicants to play their part by being vigilant.

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