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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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Toronto Man Charged in Alleged Multimillion-Dollar Investment Fraud, York Police Say
York Regional Police say a 40-year-old Toronto man has been charged in connection with an alleged investment fraud involving more than $2.5 million. Investigators say they believe there may be additional victims. York Regional Police say a 40-year-old Toronto man is...
Scammer Who Targeted Nova Scotia Seniors Sentenced to 15 Months of House Arrest
A man convicted in a grandparent scam targeting seniors in the Halifax area has been sentenced to 15 months of house arrest and ordered to pay nearly $57,000 in restitution to five victims. A convicted fraudster who targeted seniors in the Halifax area through a...
Inside the Hunt for Insurance Fraudsters as Staged Collisions Surge Across Canada
A new report highlights growing concerns over staged collisions and other forms of auto-insurance fraud in Canada, as investigators say organized schemes are driving up claims and straining public resources. Insurers and police say these cases are becoming more...
Fraud Prevention Month Highlights Rising Scam Losses as Canadians Report More Than $704 Million Lost in 2025
Federal agencies are warning Canadians to remain alert to scams as newly released data shows reported fraud losses exceeded $704 million in 2025. As part of the 22nd annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign, the Competition Bureau, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, and...
New Tuition Scam Leaves Vancouver Woman Facing $37,000 in Fraudulent Charges
A growing tuition scam in Canada is leaving victims with tens of thousands of dollars in fraudulent charges while exposing gaps in how banks, police, and institutions respond. In one Vancouver case, a woman was left facing more than $37,000 in unauthorized charges...
Halifax Police Lay Multiple Fraud Charges Against Montreal Man
Halifax Regional Police have charged a 53-year-old Montreal man following an investigation into an alleged “family emergency” fraud scheme that targeted victims in Halifax Regional Municipality. Police say the accused is facing multiple fraud-related charges and...