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There has been a resurgence of this previously reported scam. Please be aware of different scams targeting international students.  There have been reports of Internet, telephone and email scams from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).  Read about how to protect yourself from fraud:

IRCC will not contact you on the phone, if you are unsure of a situation, or have any questions please contact the ISSO in person in Room: 128 UC, by phone at 613-520-6600, or by email at isso@carleton.ca and we will help connect you appropriately.