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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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Identity Thief Sentenced in $500K Luxury Vehicle Fraud Case
An Ottawa man has been released from custody after pleading guilty to using another person’s identity to fraudulently obtain high-end trucks and SUVs from Ontario dealerships. Pasquale Fonzo, 41, pleaded guilty in a Barrie courtroom after admitting he used the...
Four Charged in Alleged $1.9M Cheque Fraud Scheme in Uxbridge
Durham police say four people are facing charges after an allegedly fraudulent cheque was cashed and nearly $900,000 was obtained before the remaining funds were frozen. Four people have been charged in connection with an alleged cheque fraud scheme involving more...
Alberta Travel Agency Owner Wanted in Alleged $500K Traveller Fraud
Alberta RCMP are seeking a former Fort McMurray travel agency owner accused of taking payments from more than 100 travellers for trips that were allegedly never booked. A former Fort McMurray travel agency owner is wanted on fraud and money laundering charges in...
Director Sentenced to 30 Months in $11M Netflix Fraud Case
A filmmaker convicted of misusing $11 million from Netflix has been sentenced to prison after prosecutors said production funds were diverted to cryptocurrency, luxury goods and personal expenses. irector Carl Rinsch has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison...
Man Charged in Alleged $900K Power of Attorney Fraud Involving 95-Year-Old
A 62-year-old Whitchurch-Stouffville man has been charged after Durham Regional Police alleged that more than $900,000 was taken from a 95-year-old Whitby man through misuse of a power of attorney. Police said the accused had power of attorney over the victim and...
Alberta Fugitives Arrested in Ontario in Alleged $5M Investor Scam
Two Alberta fugitives wanted on Canada-wide warrants since 2021 have been arrested in Ontario in connection with an alleged investor fraud involving nearly $5 million. RCMP say Fernando Honorate de Silva Fagundes, 70, and Emilia Alas-As Elansin, 44, were taken into...