False promises, real consequences: Don’t cross the border illegally
Human smugglers are on social media promoting dangerous and illegal U.S.-Canada crossings. The only safe and legal way to enter Canada is at an official port of entry.
2025-08-08
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Video of a person using a phone in a dark room.
Video of a person walking through a forest.
Text on-screen: Human smugglers are on social media, promoting illegal U.S.-Canada crossings.
Video of a smartphone that is playing a clip of a person talking.
Text on-screen: Don’t trust accounts that promise to help you cross the border in exchange for money.
Aerial, thermal video of people crossing the border illegally.
Text on-screen: Crossing the border between ports of entry is illegal and dangerous.
Video of a man in handcuffs.
Text on-screen: You will be arrested and may be removed from Canada.
Aerial video of a port of entry.
Text on-screen: The only legal and safe way to enter Canada is at a port of entry. See the caption for more information.
Canada wordmark on screen.
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