Demystifying the detection of fraud and coerced victims

The public needs to know about incidents involving the fraudulent use of social benefits, and about how fraudsters forcefully exploit and draw others into their operations.

Employment and Social Development Canada is a partner in the Public Safety Canada-led effort to combat human trafficking and support survivors’ rehabilitation—and at times, forgiveness of debts—using taxpayer money, writes Ken Rubin. Photograph courtesy of Pexels

Opinion

BY KEN RUBIN

December 1, 2025

OTTAWA—Fraud can be carried out directly by scammers, thieves, criminals, or indirectly by forcing others to carry out fraudulent acts for them.

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