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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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RCMP Warns of AI-Generated Reader’s Digest Prize Scams
Strathcona County RCMP is warning Canadians about scams that falsely claim recipients have won Reader’s Digest prizes. Investigators say artificial intelligence is being used to make the messages and videos appear more convincing. Victims are contacted by phone,...
Ontario Pair Charged in Manitoba Jewellery-Swap Scams
Two Scarborough residents have been charged after police linked them to three alleged distraction thefts in Winnipeg and Selkirk on Canada Day. Investigators say genuine gold necklaces were targeted and replaced with imitation jewellery. A 26-year-old woman and a...
Former Service Canada Employee Jailed for $179,000 Pension Fraud
An Edmonton woman has been sentenced to 18 months in jail after admitting she redirected nearly $180,000 in Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security payments into her own bank account. Bonnie Lo, 45, pleaded guilty to fraud and breach of trust by a public officer....
B.C. Court Speeds Up Recovery Effort for Kelowna Fraud Victims
A B.C. Supreme Court ruling is expected to speed up efforts to recover millions for victims of a Kelowna real-estate fraud scheme after the alleged organizer died before the case could go to trial. Curtis Gordon Quigley was accused of taking more than $8.3 million...
Global Anti-Fraud Operation Leads to 5,811 Arrests and $293M in Asset Interceptions
A global operation targeting social engineering scams and related money laundering has resulted in 5,811 arrests and the interception of USD $293 million in illicit assets. Canada was among the 97 participating countries and territories. INTERPOL coordinated Operation...
Dutch Police Dismantle Alleged €100M-a-Month Investment Fraud Network
Dutch police say an international criminal organization operating approximately 20 fraudulent call centres generated more than €100 million a month by convincing victims to invest through fake trading platforms. The network allegedly employed more than 700 people who...