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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
Tracing & Production Decision in Crypto Case Focuses on Canadian Jurisdiction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHFhEp6DjD0 March 18, 2025 March is Fraud Awareness Month. Our firm often reminds fraud victims that they cannot reasonably rely on Canada’s criminal justice system for recovery or justice in fraud matters. The prospects of recovery are...
Fraud Victim Ordered to Pay $25,000 in Costs for Failed Mareva Motion
Published by Investigation Counsel PC, Fraud Recovery Lawyers March 10, 2025 March is Fraud Awareness Month. Our firm often reminds fraud victims that in fraud recovery matters, success often rises or falls on whether the victim can secure an asset at the outset of...
Canadian Courts stay another Fraud Case for Charter Reasons
March is Fraud Awareness Month. Our firm often reminds fraud victims that they cannot reasonably rely on Canada’s criminal justice system for recovery or justice in fraud matters. In the R. v. Abrams case recently released, the Court did not dismiss drug charges,...
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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.
News:
Fraudsters Impersonate Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to Target Previous Scam Victims
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is warning that criminals are impersonating the agency to target people who have already lost money to fraud. The CAFC says it has seen an increase in reports involving fraudsters contacting previous victims by phone, email or social...
Canadian Securities Regulators Shut Down More Than 11,700 Malicious Websites
Canadian securities regulators say they removed more than 11,700 malicious websites over the past year as part of a broader effort to combat online investment fraud. The Canadian Securities Administrators reported shutting down 11,728 malicious websites representing...
Canadian Conservation Institute Helped Expose Massive Norval Morrisseau Art Fraud
Scientific analysis by a little-known federal agency helped investigators uncover evidence tied to what police have described as the largest art fraud case in Canadian history. The Canadian Conservation Institute became involved after Ontario Provincial Police asked...
Arrest Warrant Issued for Montreal Man Accused in Visa Fraud Scheme
A Montreal man is wanted on five charges after investigators alleged he helped dozens of people obtain temporary resident visas and enter Canada using false information and fraudulent documents. The Canada Border Services Agency says proceedings against 42-year-old...
Quebec Man Accused of Using Fake Identities in $180,000 Social Assistance Fraud
A Montreal man with no legal status in Canada is accused of using dozens of false identities to fraudulently obtain more than $180,000 in Quebec social assistance payments. Omar Ndiaye, 45, faces charges including fraud, document forgery and use of forged documents in...
Halifax Woman Loses $1,200 After Stolen Wallet Leads to Bank Impersonation Scam
A Halifax woman is warning others after thieves allegedly stole her wallet and then impersonated her bank in a coordinated scam that cost her $1,200. Candida Hadley says her wallet disappeared while she was meeting a friend at a café in north-end Halifax. As she...