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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:
Rogers customers say they were left paying for iPads after falling victim to return scam
Rogers customers say they were tricked into signing up for iPad financing agreements after fraudsters posed as company representatives offering discounted plans and “free” devices. Victims say they were later instructed to return the iPads using fake shipping labels,...
Guelph woman loses $14,000 in crypto scam involving fake celebrity endorsement
Guelph police are warning residents after a local woman lost $14,000 in a cryptocurrency investment scam promoted through what appeared to be a celebrity endorsement. Police say artificial intelligence is making it easier for fraudsters to imitate public figures and...
Canadian Man Sentenced in U.S. for Role in Multi-Million-Dollar Grandparent Scam
A Canadian man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in a U.S. prison for his role in a large grandparent scam that targeted elderly victims across the United States. Prosecutors said Stefano Zanetti helped coordinate cash pickups from victims as part of a broader...
Thousands defrauded out of nearly US$215M in global business email hacking scheme
A U.S. federal jury has convicted 25 people in connection with an international business email compromise scheme that defrauded more than 1,000 victims, including Canadians, out of nearly US$215 million. Authorities said the fraud involved hacked email accounts, fake...
Ontario couple says they lost more than $90K after fraud on personal and business bank accounts
A Sudbury, Ontario couple says they lost more than $90,000 after fraudsters gained access to their Scotiabank personal and business accounts. The couple says the bank has offered little support, while fraud prevention officials are warning Canadians that caller ID...
Ottawa Consultant Charged With Fraud Over Alleged Federal Government Overbilling
The RCMP has charged an Ottawa consultant and his company with fraud over $5,000 after investigators alleged that fraudulent timesheets led to overbilling on federal government contracts between 2020 and 2022. The consultant is scheduled to appear in court on May 5....