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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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National Bank Partners With Sardine to Strengthen Digital Banking Fraud Detection
National Bank of Canada has announced a multi-year partnership with Sardine to improve digital banking security and fraud operations. The bank will use Sardine’s device intelligence and real-time risk scoring across retail, commercial, and wealth services after an...
Canadian Grandparent Scammer Lived Opulent Panama Lifestyle on Victims’ Money
A Canadian man sentenced in the United States for his role in a multimillion-dollar grandparent scam used stolen funds to support an opulent lifestyle in Panama, according to U.S. court documents. Prosecutors said Stefano Zanetti lived near the beach, drove a Porsche,...
Two Charged in $5.7M Cyber Fraud Targeting Canada’s Pandemic Wage Subsidy Program
Two people have been charged following an RCMP investigation into alleged cyber-enabled fraud involving Canada’s pandemic-era wage subsidy program. Police say the scheme used compromised online credentials belonging to legitimate Canadian businesses to submit...
Canadians Face Higher Rates of Fraud Attempts in Dating Apps and Online Forums
A new TransUnion survey suggests Canadians are reporting suspected digital fraud attempts in online communities at a rate higher than the global average. The findings point to growing risks on dating platforms, forums, social media, and gaming communities, where...
Richmond Man Arrested in Alleged $729K Fake JP Morgan Investment Scam
A Richmond, B.C. man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant has been arrested after Three Hills RCMP investigated an alleged fake investment scheme involving a supposed JP Morgan Guaranteed Investment Certificate. Police say the victim sent nearly $730,000 by wire transfer...
B.C. Nurse Still Seeking Answers After Identity Stolen in CRA Hack
A B.C. nurse whose identity was stolen in a CRA account hack says she is still waiting to see whether authorities will pursue the person allegedly linked to her stolen identity. The case raises broader questions about hacked taxpayer accounts, fraudulent refunds, and...