7 ways to avoid immigration fraud

There are some people who fabricate facts, particularly to attract innocent people for Canadian immigration, namely work permits, skilled workers, and even business visas. They disappear once they get the money. On the contrary, the government of Canada has been working diligently to crack down on immigration fraud. Furthermore, if you are not vigilant, well informed, and take the necessary steps, you may be a victim of immigration fraud. You can take the following steps to avoid this:

There are some people who fabricate facts, particularly to attract innocent people for Canadian immigration, namely work permits, skilled workers, and even business visas. They disappear once they get the money. On the contrary, the government of Canada has been working diligently to crack down on immigration fraud. Furthermore, if you are not vigilant, well informed, and take the necessary steps, you may be a victim of immigration fraud. You can take the following steps to avoid this:

There are several ways you could report fraud. Below are some of the authorities you could report fraud too. Please note that this is not a complete list.

Canadian Embassy or Consulate

Government of Canada


Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC)


Service Canada Fraud Reporting Tool


The Law Society of Upper Canada and other provincial Bar Association


Note: The Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) is the national regulatory authority designated by the Government of Canada to safeguard individuals who seek and retain the services of Canadian citizenship or immigration consultants