CANADA SCAM
Indian immigration agent pleads guilty in international students fraud case in Canada; sentenced to three years in jail
Brijesh Mishra, an Indian immigration agent involved in a scam issuing fake college admissions to Indian students to obtain Canadian visas, was sentenced to three years in jail after pleading guilty in a Vancouver court. Mishra, 37, was linked to fraudulent acceptance letters for Canadian colleges provided to students between 2016 and 2020. Arrested in Surrey, BC, in June 2023, he apologized for his actions and expressed remorse. Mishra will serve an additional 19 months, having already spent time in custody since his arrest.
British Airways supervisor on the run in India over visa racket: Report
British and Indian police are tracing a British Airways supervisor involved in a GBP 3 million visa scam. The suspect worked at Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport and charged customers GBP 25,000 per trip to abuse a loophole. He has reportedly bought properties in India and had clients from India and UK-based asylum claimants.
Help! My London rental apartment vanished and I’m out $3,100: What to do if you fall for a 'suspicious listing'
Booking.com, as does Airbnb and Vrbo, restricts hosts and guests from exchanging contact information before a reservation is made, but does generally allow hosts and guests to exchange contact information afterward, even as they encourage users to keep communication on the platform.
Delhi Police arrests 3 people for scamming over 1,000 people using quick visa racket
Those arrested were identified as 43 year old Tarun Kumar, believed to be the mastermind of the syndicate, along with 25 year old Jaswinder Singh and 29 year old Vinayak. The scam was set up with a number of shell companies, each with over 20 fictitious employees, including individuals posing as marketing, account management and advertising professionals. According to police authorities, the crime branch identified over 1,000 victims from across the country who fell prey to this fraudulent operation.
As a new batch of international students lands in Canada, IRCC shares tips to stay safe from fraud
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has warned international students about the increasing fraud in the country. They cautioned newcomers about common scams such as scammers posing as government officials, fake emails, fake computer virus alerts, and fake prize notifications.
How not to fall for an NRI marriage scam, and how to get help in Canada
Canada has seen a rise in immigration fraud, particularly in fake NRI marriages. The Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued warning signs and tips to protect citizens from such scams. Additionally, victims of abuse in Canada have rights and support available to them, including emergency services and counseling.
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Amazon, Microsoft team up to protect users from impersonation scams in India
Amazon on Friday announced that it has teamed up with Microsoft to protect consumers from impersonation scams in India.
From fake appointment letters to flight tickets: How 178 youth in Punjab duped Rs 2.3 crore in Canada job scam
A group of fraudsters in Punjab, India, have scammed 178 youths from a single village out of Rs 2.3 crore by promising them jobs in Canada. The accused, Popinder Singh, posed as a senior HR executive from a reputed Ottawa-based company and lured the victims with promises of high-paying employment opportunities. The victims were required to pay for visas and other documents, but it was later discovered that all the documents provided were forged. The incident has raised concerns about the authenticity of overseas job offers, and an FIR has been filed against the fraudsters.
A tale of two Trudeaus and Canada's mollycoddling of Khalistani terror
During a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Modi expressed concerns about the anti-India activities of Khalistanis in Canada. Trudeau defended the Khalistanis, refusing to acknowledge the problem and stating that his country will always defend the freedom of peaceful protest. This is not the first time Canada has protected Khalistanis, as Trudeau's father, Pierre Trudeau, refused India's request to extradite a Khalistani terrorist in 1982.
Beware, fraudsters are duping job aspirants with fake Canadian employment offers
The Central Crime Station (CCS) has launched an investigation into the fake job permit fraud targeting Canadian employment opportunities. In one case, a 50-year-old unemployed man lost Rs 4 lakh after responding to an advertisement on Facebook and establishing contact with a consultancy claiming to be based in New Delhi. Another victim, a 23-year-old student, lost Rs 14.5 lakh after receiving a fake job letter for a Canadian position.
Young India, go forth to study, and stay, but be careful of foreign education scams
Canada aims to host 900,000 international students by the end of 2023, a significant increase from 300,000 a decade ago. This presents a great opportunity for young Indians to study abroad and potentially settle in Canada or elsewhere. However, the rise in opportunities also brings the need to combat education rackets.
Why are senior citizens being targeted for online scams? Ritesh Bhatia answers
Yes, so firstly, let us understand one thing, let me give you an example recently there was a spike in something called as the grandparent scams. So what is this grandparent scam basically?
Immigration probe: Lookout notices to be issued against two agents as nine US-bound Gujarat residents go missing
The suspected immigration racket came to light after a woman approached Prantij police in Sabarkantha district on Wednesday with a complaint that her husband, Bharat Rabari, went incommunicado in February, almost a month after he was sent to the US via the Netherlands and the Caribbean region.
Indo-Canadian fined $60K for exploiting Indian worker's immigration status
Kuldip Singh, owner of Husky gas station in Burnaby, withheld Harika Kasagoni's overtime pay for two years and accused her of lying about an injury, CBC News reported. She had filed a WorkSafeBC claim for her injury, which angered Singh, who then ended up firing her from the job, which was essential for her to obtain permanent residency status.
Punjab adopts zero-tolerance against illegal travel agents
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has pledged a “zero-tolerance policy” against illegal travel agents involved in human trafficking. The announcement came amid reports of approximately 700 Indian students facing deportation from Canada whose entry was based on counterfeit letters of admission. Mann said his government would also initiate an awareness campaign about fraudulent agents while also amending the immigration Act to ensure tough action against their activities.
Haryana's political party warn US of illegal asylum from India
India's Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) has written to US authorities highlighting that false asylum letters are being generated in its name for illegal immigrants. The party claims that fake letters have been used to get asylum from the US government and that agents operating in Punjab - a state in northern India - are responsible for the forgeries.
Applying for your student visa? VFS has a word of caution for you
Several Indian students in Canada are facing deportation after being exploited by dishonest visa agents and operators who issue fake visa papers in exchange for money. Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States are the top choices for Indian students studying abroad who need visas. With over 7.5 lakh Indians going abroad for higher education this year, the need for visas is on the rise.
Red flags parents must not miss when students chase foreign dreams
The plight of the 700 students caught in a fake admission letter scam has caused immense mental agony not only for the students themselves but also for their parents, who invested their life savings and endured countless sleepless nights in hopes of securing a bright future for their children.
Fate of Indian students in Canada hangs in balance despite cancelled deportation order
Among the approximately 320,000 Indian students in Canada, a significant majority hail from Punjab, and it is the students from Punjab who are facing deportation. Many of these students have been in Canada since 2017, and some have already completed their studies, indicating that admissions through forged letters have been occurring for quite some time.
How to protect yourself from immigration scams? Look out for these when planning to study abroad
Immigrating to another country has never been easier. However, the process can be complex and rife with scams, making it essential to be vigilant and well-informed. Whether you're planning to study, work, or settle in a foreign country, avoiding immigration scams is crucial to protect yourself from financial loss and potential legal troubles.
Reports on Indian students facing deportation from Canada turns spotlight on unscrupulous agents
According to news reports, the scam was carried out by a Punjab based visa agent Brijesh Mishra who took around ₹16 lakh from each student towards admission expenses in Canada and generated fake documents. The matter is said to have been unearthed by a CBSA investigation when these students applied for permanent residence and their documents were being checked and scrutinised.
CBI Probe has reduced crypto scam in Austria: Andreas Holzer
"CBI recently conducted searches on a call centre in Shadi Khampur village in West Delhi where victims from foreign countries were duped by the accused, who impersonated Europol officers. They told them that their identities were stolen and crimes pertaining to narcotics drugs were committed in their names. The scamsters asked the victims to transfer money to a trust account through banks, crypto wallets, gift card codes or voucher codes to clear themselves of suspicion," a CBI official told ET.
MEA cautions skilled Indians against IT job scams abroad
"Instances of fake job rackets offering lucrative jobs to entice Indian youths for the posts of 'digital sales and marketing executives' in Thailand by dubious IT firms involved in call centre scam and cryptocurrency fraud have come to our notice recently by our missions in Bangkok and Myanmar," the MEA said
The swindler's list: Scams newcomers in Canada should watch out for
With record number of immigrants moving to Canada, the rise of fraud is inevitable. Newcomers are ideal targets for fraudsters since they are unaware of how companies or the government does business. As a resident, you have rights and freedoms protected by Canadian law.
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