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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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Rising Number of Scams Now Use AI, Toronto Police Warn
Toronto police are warning that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to make fraud attempts more targeted and believable. Investigators say AI is helping criminals gather personal information quickly, tailor their messages, and impersonate trusted...
Scammers Use Current Events in New Fraud Attempts, Interac Survey Suggests
A new Interac-commissioned survey suggests fraudsters are increasingly using breaking news and current events to make scams appear more believable. The report found many Canadians have recently encountered tariff-related fraud attempts tied to trade uncertainty...
Police Impersonation Scam Costing Victims Thousands, OPP Warn
Ontario Provincial Police say an emerging police impersonation scam is costing some victims thousands of dollars. Authorities say suspects pose as police officers, claim bank cards have been compromised, and arrange to collect the cards directly from victims’ homes....
Canadian Crypto Fugitive Linked to $65 Million Theft Disappears After Arrest in Serbia
A Canadian man accused of being behind a massive cryptocurrency theft has vanished after being arrested in Serbia, despite facing international warrants and an Interpol Red Notice. Authorities say the case underscores the challenges of pursuing cross-border crypto...
Forensic Accountant Details How $1.1 Million From Alleged Victims Moved Through Daniel Bard’s Accounts
A forensic accountant has testified that more than $1.1 million paid by alleged fraud victims flowed through dozens of bank accounts linked to former Moncton broker Daniel Bard, with no evidence the funds were ever returned. The testimony outlines years of complex...
Calgary Couple Charged After Allegedly Operating Fraudulent Travel Business
A Calgary couple is facing fraud and money laundering charges after police allege they operated a fake travel business that collected more than $200,000 from victims across Canada and the Philippines for trips that were never booked. A Calgary husband and wife are...