February 23, 2026 – Defence Stories
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Did you know that the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have a dedicated team, the Fraud Risk Management Program (FRMP) (accessible only on the DWAN network), working proactively to detect, prevent, and manage fraud across the Defence Team?
Fraud is defined as an intentional act of deception—committed by employees, contractors, or external parties—to gain an unfair or unlawful advantage. Fraud is not always obvious. It can occur in routine processes such as procurement, travel claims, and financial reporting. Left unchecked, fraud undermines public trust, wastes resources, and compromises the integrity of Defence programs.
Red flags to watch for
- Unusual vendor activity or payment patterns
- Missing documentation or vague justifications
- Invoices that do not match contract terms or…
These frauds exploit emotional vulnerability and trust rather than technical weaknesses.
- Romance Scams: Scammers build long-term online relationships with victims, eventually fabricating a “crisis” (medical emergency, legal trouble, or travel costs) that requires the victim to send money.
- Pig Butchering: A hybrid scam where the criminal builds a romantic or platonic relationship to eventually “tutor” the victim in a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment.