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A Matter Of Fraud:
In this episode of the A Matter of Fraud Podcast, host Ashley Ferguson, associate lawyer at Investigation Counsel, dives deep into the essential collaboration between private investigators and law firms in fraud recovery cases. Special guest Keith Elliott, President and CEO of Reed Research, shares his journey into the world of private investigations and explains how meticulous surveillance and background checks help uncover hidden fraud.
Ever wondered what it’s like to live the life of an undercover agent? Join host Ashley Ferguson as she dives deep into the thrilling career of Chris Mathers, a former undercover operative with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
What is a limitation period? What should all fraud victims know about this important legal concept? In this episode, Ashley Ferguson and Norman Groot of Investigation Counsel PC answer these questions (and more!) and provide real-world examples from their experience.
In this episode, Ashley Ferguson and Norman Groot of Investigation Counsel PC, discuss Norman’s involvement as a fraud recovery lawyer in one of Canada’s largest crypto frauds. Ashley and Norman explore the unexplored of CTV’s W5 segment “The Crypto Bros” and provide insight from one of the lawyers involved.
Breaking Court Decisions
New Developments in Extending Mareva Injunctions Post Judgment
Fraud Awareness – we publish Fraud Awareness blog posts as large-scale frauds continue unabated in Canada. Our firm often reminds fraud victims that they cannot reasonably rely on Canada’s criminal system for recovery or justice in fraud matters. The criminal...
Anton Piller Order Upheld on Appeal – Set Aside Motion Dismissed – in Crypto Scheme Case
Fraud Awareness : We publish Fraud Awareness blogs as large-scale frauds continue unabated in Canada. Our firm often reminds fraud victims that they cannot reasnably rely on Canada’s criminal system for recovery or justice in fraud matters. The criminal courts govern...
Civil Class Proceedings, Bankruptcy and Criminal Process to Unravel a Ponzi Scheme
On April 23rd arrests were made by the Ontario Securities Commission in the Ponzi scheme involving Banknote Capital Inc. of Chatham: https://www.osc.ca/en/news-events/news/osc-charges-ryan-rumble-michael-dziedzic-and-justin-foss-fraud . One of the...
The Setting Aside of a Mareva Injunction Does Not End a Contempt Prosecution
March Was Fraud Awareness Month. – but the end of Fraud Awareness Month does not end the need for the public to be aware of fraud issues. Our firm often reminds fraud victims that they cannot reasonably rely on Canada’s criminal system for recovery or justice in fraud...
Punitive Damages applied to Fraudulent Loan Case
March is Fraud Awareness Month. Our firm often reminds fraud victims that they cannot reasonably rely on Canada’s criminal system for recovery or justice in fraud matters. In the Scotia v. Rosario Rosado case recently released, a judge imposed a punitive order of...
Bankruptcy Stay Lifted in Canadian Ponzi Scheme Scenario
March 21, 2025 March is Fraud Awareness Month. Our firm often reminds fraud victims that they cannot reasonably rely on Canada’s bankruptcy system for recovery or justice in fraud matters. In the Re Nicholson case recently released, a bankruptcy judge lifted a stay...
Video:
Watch as Norman Groot and his team discover a hidden cell phone in the toilet caddy while executing an Anton Piller Order on Colin Murphy, an associate of Ontario’s self proclaimed “crypto king” Aiden Pleterski.
Norman J. Groot, Mike Bremner and the Zoomer panel discuss how scams that are perpetrated by a family member can be more hurtful than a stranger. Mike Bremner shares how his mother was defrauded of her life savings by her own daughter.
Norman J. Groot and the Zoomer panel provide their advice on how to protect yourself from the increase of fraudulent phone calls, phishing emails and text messages that we get each day.
With the rise of the digital age, the internet is the perfect ground for fraud. Knowledgeable investors will often think they are immune to falling for a scam. However cybercriminals prey on this and there is an increase of sophisticated investors losing their money. Norman J. Groot and the panel discusses what you need to know when investing online.
One of the newest schemes on the rise in Canada is Mortgage Fraud. Norman J. Grootand the panel discusses what you can do to project your biggest asset, including making sure you have Title Insurance.
Norman J. Groot and the panel discuss the grandparent scam has been around for years because it works. It works because it triggers our emotions. The grandparent scam has changed in the digital age. There’s an app that helps the scammers. The panel tells you what you need to do to protect yourself, your family and your hard earned money.
News:
Toronto Police Prevent Nearly $3 Million Loss in Telecom Impersonation Scam
A coordinated response between Toronto and Edmonton police stopped a suspected fraudster from accessing nearly $2.9 million through a remote computer access scheme. Toronto Police prevented a resident from losing approximately $2.9 million after intervening in an...
Ontario Court Overturns Tribunal Decision in Securities Fraud Case Involving Lawyer
Ontario’s Divisional Court has upheld an OSC appeal, finding that the Capital Markets Tribunal applied an incorrect legal standard when dismissing fraud allegations against a securities lawyer. An Ontario court has overturned a Capital Markets Tribunal decision...
Ontario ‘Crypto King’ Aiden Pleterski Convicted of Multimillion-Dollar Investment Fraud
A Toronto jury has found Aiden Pleterski guilty of fraud after hearing how he used millions in investor funds to finance luxury vehicles, private jets and an extravagant lifestyle. Self-described Ontario “Crypto King” Aiden Pleterski has been convicted of fraud over...
Nova Scotia Woman Targeted by Swatting Attack After Refusing Phone Scammer’s Demands
A suspected fraudster allegedly sent heavily armed police to a woman’s home near Truro after she refused to follow instructions during a fraudulent banking call, escalating the incident into threats and harassment. A Nova Scotia woman was left fearing for her...
Two Charged in Alleged Biofuel Investment Fraud Scheme
Charles and Peter Iggulden face securities fraud charges after allegedly collecting investor funds for biofuel projects in Alberta and Africa without delivering promised shares or refunds. Two Fort Saskatchewan men have been charged following an investigation into an...
Three Charged in Halton Luxury Vehicle Financing Fraud Investigation
Halton Regional Police have arrested three suspects following an investigation into fraudulent vehicle purchases involving stolen identities, forged financial documents and luxury vehicles. Three people are facing multiple criminal charges following a Halton Regional...