Campaign to crack down on fake immigration lawyers aims to protect newcomers from 'scam artists'
Newcomers to Canada often turn to lawyers to help them navigate the ins and outs of the immigration system. But increasingly, in Montreal, people posing as immigration lawyers are taking advantage of immigrants and refugees, which can have devastating consequences.
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![The awareness campaign by the Montreal Bar includes social media posts pointing out red flags to look out for when seeking an immigration lawyer. A slide from the Montreal Bar's campaign shows a cat in sunglasses and a caption that reads](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7115299.1707947665!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/campaign.jpg)
Newcomers to Canada often turn to lawyers to help them navigate the ins and outs of the immigration system. But increasingly, in Montreal, people posing as immigration lawyers are taking advantage of immigrants and refugees, which can have devastating consequences.