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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.
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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.
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York Police Seek Richmond Hill Man in Alleged Vehicle-Buyer Fraud Scheme
York Regional Police are looking for a Richmond Hill man wanted in connection with an alleged fraud scheme targeting Spanish-speaking newcomers who were trying to buy vehicles. Police allege victims were shown vehicles connected to real online listings or dealerships,...
Scammers Target Canadians With Fake Milk Settlement Texts
Canadians are being targeted by phishing texts claiming they are eligible for a milk class-action settlement. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says it has received reports of texts directing people to a fake settlement website that asks for personal and credit card...
Tribunal Dismisses Canada Life Employee’s Benefits Fraud Discrimination Claim
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a discrimination application brought by a former Canada Life employee who was terminated after a benefits fraud investigation. The Tribunal found the employee had not provided clear, convincing and cogent evidence...
CARFAX Canada and UCDA Expand Tool to Help Dealers Detect VIN Fraud
CARFAX Canada and the Used Car Dealers Association are expanding their collaboration by integrating CARFAX Canada VIN Fraud Check into the UCDA dealer member portal. The tool is intended to help dealerships identify possible re-vinned or VIN-cloned vehicles before...
Eight Charged in Alleged CERB Fraud Scheme Targeting CRA Accounts
Eight people from Ontario and Quebec are facing charges after an RCMP investigation into an alleged cyber-enabled fraud scheme targeting federal COVID-19 benefit payments. Police say the scheme involved stolen identities, unauthorized access to Canada Revenue Agency...
Edmonton Police Say Ethical Hackers Helped Prevent $42M in Potential Fraud Losses
The Edmonton Police Service says collaboration with ethical hackers, U.S. law enforcement, and other agencies has helped prevent more than $42 million in potential losses to scammers since July 2025. Police say the initiative involves receiving intelligence about...