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title: What happens if someone is caught cheating on the CAEC test?
description: "If someone is caught cheating during the CAEC test, there are serious consequences. Depending on the situation, actions may include: ## Get Complete Online CAEC Prep. Pass Faster! Prepare for all five CAEC subjects with Cansego's short lessons, practice tests,…"
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updated: "2025-07-19"
category: CAEC Test
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# What happens if someone is caught cheating on the CAEC test?

If someone is caught cheating during the CAEC test, there are serious consequences.

Depending on the situation, actions may include:

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- Canceling the test appointment
- Holding or canceling test scores
- Working with the home province or territory to cancel the credential
- Notifying organizations that received the scores or credential
- Banning the person from future CAEC testing
- Referring the case to law enforcement and taking legal action

Cheating can ruin your chance of earning a CAEC credential, so it’s important to follow all rules during the testing process.

**Please note:** [Cansego offers CAEC prep](https://cansego.ca/online-ged-classes/) to help you get ready for the test, but we are not involved in the testing process. All testing is handled through the official CAEC portal.