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19 July 2017

Canada Immigration Fraud: 5 Scams You Should Know How To Spot

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Colin R. Singer, Managing Partner of immigration.ca is a licensed immigration lawyer in good standing with a Canadian Law Society during the past 25+ years. As one of Canada’s foremost senior corporate immigration attorneys, Colin is recognized as an experienced authority on Canadian immigration matters.
Immigration fraud is back in the spotlight in Canada after a new warning from the Ontario immigration office. Here are five types of immigration fraud you need to be able to spot.
Canada Immigration

July 18, 2017 – Immigration fraud is back in the spotlight in Canada after a new warning from the Ontario immigration office.

Scammers have been sending emails claiming to be from the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and asking for a 'Right of Permanent Residence Fee'.

The messages come with a false Ontario Certificate of Nomination attached, featuring the Ontario government logo and the address of 400 University Avenue – the offices of the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration.

With the latest attempts to scam unassuming members of the public happening more frequently, here are five types of immigration fraud you need to be able to spot:

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