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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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Mississauga Warns Drivers About Fraudulent QR Codes on Parking Machines
The City of Mississauga is warning residents and visitors after fraudulent QR code stickers were found on parking machines in Downtown Mississauga. City staff removed roughly 80 unauthorized stickers that were designed to redirect drivers to fake third-party payment...
Disabled Veteran Loses More Than US$170K in Social Media Investment Scam
A disabled U.S. veteran is warning others after losing more than US$170,000 in a social media investment scam that began with a fraudulent Facebook ad. The scam led him into a WhatsApp investment group, where fraudsters used personal conversations, false returns, and...
Canadian Woman Loses $6K in Airline Customer Support Scam
A North Vancouver woman lost $6,000 after scammers impersonated airline customer support accounts on social media while her family was urgently trying to deal with a cancelled flight. The scam involved fake social media replies, WhatsApp calls, refund promises, and...
Ontario securities regulators pursue case against London-area businessman over alleged Qu Biologics share sales
Ontario securities regulators are seeking millions in potential penalties against Thorndale businessman Robert Freeman, alleging he breached securities rules and deceived investors while selling shares in Qu Biologics Inc., a private B.C. biotech company. Freeman...
Former SNC-Lavalin executive ordered to serve additional 10-year sentence after failing to pay $24-million fine
Former SNC-Lavalin executive Sami Bebawi has been ordered to serve an additional 10-year prison term after failing to pay a more than $24-million fine imposed as part of his earlier sentence for fraud, bribery, and laundering the proceeds of crime. A former...
Former non-profit executive charged after alleged $135,000 fraud investigation in Newfoundland and Labrador
A former executive director of Violence Prevention Avalon East is facing multiple criminal charges after police alleged she defrauded the non-profit of more than $135,000. The allegations have not been tested in court, and the accused is scheduled to appear in...