How do I report immigration fraud?

What you tell the tip line is private. Your identity stays protected.

How do I report citizenship fraud?

Call the Call Centre and choose the citizenship fraud tip option in our automated telephone system.

How do I report Internet, email or telephone scams and fraud?

If you or someone you know has been the target of a telephone, Internet, email or other type of scam and gave personal or financial information by mistake, you should:

We are aware of a recent ongoing telephone scam – archived . If you get a suspicious call, hang up right away and contact your local police. You should also report the scam to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre .

How do I report abuse?

Any behaviour that scares, threatens, controls or isolates you could be abuse. Abuse can be physical, sexual, financial or mental.

You don’t have to stay in an abusive relationship or workplace to keep your status in Canada.

The person who’s abusing you might tell you that you’ll be deported or lose your children if you leave. Whether you’re a permanent resident, or you have temporary status in Canada, you have options. You can escape violence, harassment or other abuse.

Get help if someone is abusing you

Call 9-1-1 or your local police in an emergency.

Call 1-888-242-2100 to contact our Client Support Centre for information on your citizenship or immigration status.

Find out more about help for victims of abuse or neglect

Know your rights, identify abuse, neglect and forced marriage, and get help if you are being abused.

Find out more about help for foreign workers who are victims of abuse

Know your rights, identify abuse, and learn about the open work permit for vulnerable workers.