PROTECT YOURSELF
Fraud and Scam Prevention
Immigration fraud can involve fake jobs, guaranteed outcomes, impersonation and unauthorized representatives.
Important information boundary
This page provides general information only and is not legal or immigration advice. Programs, requirements and procedures can change. Verify information with the applicable government authority or consult an authorized immigration professional.
What this means
Common newcomer scams involve guaranteed visas, fake job offers, paid access to government forms, impersonation, unauthorized representatives and urgent requests for money or credentials. Pressure and secrecy are warning signs.
Step-by-step
- Pause before paying or sharing information
- Verify the person, employer and organization independently
- Use contact information obtained from an official register or website
- Never share portal, banking or email passwords
- Keep screenshots, receipts and messages
- Report suspected fraud through the appropriate authority and obtain help if identity information was exposed
What to prepare privately
Keep sensitive records secure. This website does not need passports, SINs, banking credentials, immigration portal passwords or complete case files for an initial inquiry.
- Names and contact details used by the sender
- Messages, advertisements and payment requests
- Receipts or transaction records
- Website and email addresses
- A list of information already shared
Use this page to
- No representative can guarantee an approval
- Verify job offers and employers independently
- Never share portal passwords or banking credentials
- Report suspected fraud through the appropriate authority
Before you continue
Can I rely on this guide?
Use it to understand the process, organize questions and choose the next step. It does not make a government decision or replace advice for an individual case.
What changes most often?
Eligibility rules, forms, fees, processing information, program availability, service hours and contact details can change. The review dates below show when our sources were checked.
When should I get help?
Use a verified settlement or community service for navigation. Seek an authorized professional when legal interpretation, strategy, a refusal, a hearing or an important deadline is involved.
Continue on DurhamImmigration.com
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Official sources checked
The guide above is written to answer the practical question on DurhamImmigration.com. These links are supporting evidence and the final place to confirm details that can change. Last reviewed: August 30, 2026.