Fake IRCC email
"You must pay $250 to validate your immigration application..."
- IRCC never asks for payment by email
- Non-government link
- Urgent pressure
IRCC only communicates through the official portal or by postal mail.
Before you pay anyone, verify.
Recognize the signals, verify sources, avoid common traps in Canada.
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What does a scam look like?
Fake housing listing
"Apartment available, visits by appointment, deposit required before visit..."
- Deposit without a real visit
- Price too low
- Landlord absent
Never send a deposit before visiting in person.
Fake immigration consultant
"I can get your permit in 2 weeks, $800 file fee..."
- Guaranteed result promise
- Not registered with CICC
- Payment outside invoice
Only CICC members are authorized to represent immigration clients.
4 checks you can do right now
Verify a federal agency
All federal departments have a .gc.ca website. Be careful with copies.
canada.caVerify a consultant
Only CICC (ICCRC) members can represent immigration clients.
iccrc-crcic.caCall IRCC directly
The official number is 1-888-242-2100. Never call back an unknown number.
1-888-242-2100
Report fraud
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre — report online or call 1-888-495-8501.
antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.caHow to tell legitimate from scam
Official .gc.ca or recognized .ca website
Copied site or suspicious email address
No payment before confirmed service
Deposit or fees required before any confirmation
Verifiable identity (CICC, bar association)
No registration or licence number
Realistic timelines
Guaranteed or fast result promises
Signed written contract
Verbal agreement only
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