Fraud – Be informed
Fraud is a criminal offence in Canada. It damages the integrity of Canada’s immigration system, costs taxpayers money, and slows down processing of valid applications. Preventing and prosecuting fraud is everyone’s responsibility.
E-mail and Internet scams
Common ways for people to steal your money or identity, and how to keep your self safe online
Marriage and relationship fraud
Genuine marriages vs. marriages of convenience, and how to protect yourself
Document fraud (misrepresentation)
Find out what is considered document fraud, the consequences of it, and what CIC is doing to prevent it
Related Links
- Operation Mirage
A campaign designed to deter illegal telemarketing operators - Working as a telemarketer?
Beware of companies that engage in fraudulent or deceptive telemarketing - FACT: Fraud Awareness for Commercial Targets
This campaign helps businesses and not-for-profit organizations find out how to avoid becoming victims of fraud
