Canada to See Spike in Post-Pandemic Immigration Fraud
Lauren BoormanA June 2020 report by the Canadian Border Security Agency (CBSA) revealed an expected increase in immigration fraud post-pandemic.
Tag: Immigration Scams
Here We Go Again: The 3rd Attempt To Regulate Immigration Consultants
Adam PinskyIf the announcement of yet another new regulatory body to govern the conduct of immigration consultants is giving anyone else déjà vu, you’re not alone. On Nov. 26 Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Marco E. L. Mendicino announced that the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act is now in force. The College of Immigration and…
Buyer Beware: Picking The Right Canadian Immigration Rep.
A recent CBC News article profiling a South African woman’s struggle to get a refund from her Canadian immigration representative highlights the need for stricter regulations. In the article, Rene Todd outlines how her immigration representative used deceptive business practices, fake testimonials, and high-pressure sales tactics to get her to make a purchase she would…
Canadian Immigration Fraud Alert: Rise In SIN Extortion Scams
The scam is simple, call people pretending to be an official government institution and inform the unsuspecting person that their Social Insurance Number (SIN) has been compromised. The scammers are usually seeking your private information, like your SIN, that can be used to steal your identity. But in some cases, they can threaten retaliation if…