Our Recent Achievements

Fraud Reporting, Victim Support & Communication Mechanisms

• Established a public and professional-facing fraud reporting mechanism to report unauthorized immigration services.
• Launched a dedicated Fraud Tip Line specifically for AAIP (Alberta Advantage Immigration Program).
• Provided pro-bono legal and procedural support to victims of immigration fraud, including assistance in filing official complaints and cases.
• Initiated a public awareness WhatsApp group to support victims and share ongoing scam updates and preventive tips.
• Enabled a public-facing UAP/UACE-SN database for transparency and awareness.
• Set up alert tags and dedicated public help pages for reporting and verifying fraudulent professionals.
• Integrated victim feedback channels allowing affected individuals to submit detailed reports and experiences.

AI-Driven Risk Detection and Monitoring

• Developed an AI-based fraud detection investigator model, capable of profiling and tagging suspicious activity across platforms.
• Created "ScanVisor" and "VideoVisor" AI tools to analyze social media posts and videos, generating real-time risk-based profiles.
• Designed a fraud risk classification system (1–5 scale) based on over 120 unique parameters per subject.
• Implemented Level 1 (overt) and Level 2 (covert) investigations as part of the profiling process.

Classifications & Profiling Systems

• Pioneered the first-ever classification system for UAPs (Unauthorized Professionals) and UACE-SNs (Unauthorized and Suspicious Corporate Entities) with:
  • 4 Major Categories
  • 23 Sub-Classifications
• Introduced a dynamic risk score model that evolves as new intelligence and evidence is collected.

Investigations & Exposés

• Investigated and exposed multiple immigration scams, including:
  • KIJIJI LMIA scams
  • Caregiver certificate selling rings
  • Nigeria-based RCIC impersonation networks
  • Cross-jurisdictional human trafficking ring spanning India, Singapore, and the USA
  • MyImmigrationServices LMIA scam (covert operation)
  • Kellen Services scam (highlighted in Toronto Star)
• Conducted over a dozen covert operations to collect evidence and document illegal practices.
• Infiltrated Facebook & WhatsApp networks used to peddle LMIA documents and exploit migrant workers.
• Investigated ICEF accreditation showing how it is used by UAPs for false legitimacy.

Communication & Enforcement Strategy

• Sent 4,726 direct communication emails to unauthorized providers urging them to cease services, with:
  • 652 UAPs publicly listed
  • 1,456 under private watch
  • Remaining under investigation
• Developed escalation levels (1 to 5) based on behavior, evidence, and responsiveness.
• Disabled payment gateways used by flagged UAPs to prevent financial transactions.
• Facilitated takedowns of websites and social media influencers involved in unauthorized immigration marketing.
• Shut down scam aggregators, including NextMigrats and ongoing work on others.

Public Education & Content Development

• Ran multilingual public awareness campaigns across social platforms.
• Published detailed articles and knowledgebases aimed at helping the public identify red flags.
• Introduced educational resources that demystify immigration processes and professional responsibilities.
• Supported transparency with listing reconsideration options and "Right to be Forgotten" policies to balance enforcement with reform.