Canada Immigration fraud: IRCC reveals guidelines, says ‘Will never contact you through…’
What happens: A person poses as a government official on the telephone. They call people and try to scare them by saying they have done something wrong (like not filing proper paperwork) and that they owe fees. They may say the person can lose their immigration status or be deported if they do not pay right away.
These people may even threaten someone’s family or home. What happens: You may get an email trying to convince you to invest money or to give personal information or passwords related to your banking accounts. What to do: Delete it.
Legitimate investors don’t send bulk emails to people they do not know. Watch out for emails from a stranger that direct you to a website that asks for personal information. Never give out personal information unless you know whom you are giving it to and that the website is secure.
If you get this kind of email, don’t click on any links or give any information about yourself. If you have any doubts about where the email came from, make sure to check the identity of the sender. What happens: You may get a phone call or email saying that your computer has been infected with a virus.
The caller or sender will offer to remove the virus from your computer. The person will try to get your computer passwords and other private information. What to do: Never give access to your computer to someone you didn’t contact for help.
You should only have your computer fixed at a professional shop or install anti-virus software bought from a trusted store. What happens: If you get a phone or text message that says you won something, but you did not enter a contest, it is probably a scam. What to do: If you get a text message from a stranger, and it directs you to a form that asks you to enter any
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