Protect yourself from immigration fraud

Services and information

Report immigration fraud, citizenship fraud, telephone, email or Internet scams, and human trafficking

Identify fake websites, emails and telephone calls

Fake or altered documents, what happens if you provide false information, and how Canada monitors fraudulent documents

Fake marriages and relationships, rules for sponsored partners, and information for victims of marriage fraud

Common scams aimed at newcomers to Canada: how to avoid and report them

Our partners in and outside Canada who work to prevent immigration fraud

Temporary foreign worker and live-in caregiver rights, employment standards offices, and help for victims of human trafficking and abuse

Adopting a child from another country and adoption fraud

View and download materials to help you identify common scams

Answer a few questions to find out what immigration programs you can apply for, and how to submit an online or paper application.

Find answers to your questions about fraud and scams in the Help Centre.

Find friendly and experienced settlement professionals who can help you feel at home in Canada.