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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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Judge Says CBSA ‘Systemic Collapse’ Let Immigration Fraud Convict Walk Free
A Saskatchewan immigration fraud case has taken another turn after a judge ruled that serious misconduct by Canada Border Services Agency officials undermined the fairness of the prosecution. Although the judge said he still believed Gurpreet Singh was guilty, he...
Canadian Crypto Fugitive Seeks U.S. Presidential Pardon in $65 Million Case
A Canadian cryptocurrency fugitive wanted in the United States is reportedly seeking a presidential pardon through a Washington lobbying firm, according to recently filed U.S. foreign-agent documents. The effort adds a new twist to the case against Andean Medjedovic,...
Toronto Police Charge Man in Alleged Fake Private Investor Fraud Scheme
Toronto police say a Markham man has been charged after allegedly presenting himself as a private investor, taking money from victims and promising returns tied to vacant land purchases. Investigators allege the victims were shown false documents but never received...
Canadian Agencies Expand Global Co-Operation as Crypto Scams Rise
Canadian regulators and police agencies are increasing co-operation with international partners as cryptocurrency scams continue to evolve across borders. A new joint effort, known as Operation Atlantic, is focused on identifying and warning people who may have been...
B.C. Woman Allegedly Used as Drug Mule in Suspected Romance Scam, Family Says
The family of a British Columbia woman detained in South Korea says she was unknowingly drawn into an international drug-smuggling operation through what they believe was a romance scam. Her daughters say the 58-year-old, who is deaf, thought she was travelling for a...
Eastern Ontario’s Hundreds of Crypto ATMs Tied to Rising Fraud Concerns, OPP Warns
Police in eastern Ontario say the growing number of cryptocurrency ATMs is becoming an increasingly common feature in fraud cases, as victims are persuaded to convert money into crypto and send it to scammers. Investigators say the scale of crypto-related fraud...