Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Canadian High Commission Warns Against Visa Scam in Pakistan
Some people in Pakistan are tricking others into paying money for fake Canadian visa appointments.
They're using the real Canadian High Commission's location on Google Maps and a fake WhatsApp number.
The High Commission says it doesn't do this and only uses official emails and phone numbers.
Fraudsters in Pakistan used Canadian High Commission's Google Maps pin for scam
Scammer demanded €250-€450 for visa appointments via fake WhatsApp number
High Commission clarified it doesn't charge for appointments or use WhatsApp
It can only be contacted through official email and approved phone numbers
Visa fraud scams are common in Pakistan
- Who
- Fraudsters in Pakistan and the Canadian High Commission
- What
- Visa scam using fake WhatsApp number and Google Maps pin
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Pakistan
- Why
- To trick people into paying for fake Canadian visa appointments
- Scammer's Contact Method
- Fake WhatsApp number
- Demanded Amount
- €250-€450
- Official Contact Method
- Email and approved phone numbers on http://travel.gc.ca
- Commonality of Scams
- Common in Pakistan