Matter Of Fraud

The Intersection of Law and Private Investigation: A Deep Dive into Fraud Recovery

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500

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. They discuss the growing prevalence of synthetic IDs and rogue online identities, along with the importance of combining open-source intelligence (OSINT) and human intelligence (HUMINT) in investigations. Keith also recounts some captivating investigative stories, emphasizing the creativity and dedication required to solve complex cases. Tune in to learn more about the crucial work behind fraud recovery and gain practical tips to protect yourself from falling victim to fraud.

Inside the World of Money Laundering: Undercover Insights with Chris Mathers

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500

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. For over two decades, Chris infiltrated the criminal underworld, posing as a professional money launderer for some of the most notorious criminals and organizations.

In this captivating conversation, Chris shares stories from his most unforgettable cases, his transition to the private sector where he led KPMG’s corporate intelligence division, and insights from his book, Crime School: Money Laundering. Don’t miss this fascinating glimpse into the shadowy world of financial crime and the man who lived to tell the tale.

Resources:

Chrismathers Inc.: https://www.chrismathers.com/

Crime School: Money Laundering: True Crime Meets The World Of Business And Finance : https://www.amazon.ca/Crime-School-La...

About limitation periods - a hazardous legal concept that all fraud victims should be aware of

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0400

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! Ashley and Norman discuss the common pitfalls that many fraud victims encounter involving limitation period issues, and why you should always seek legal advice from a fraud recovery lawyer if you or someone you know has been the victim of fraud. Ashley and Norman end the episode with a discussion regarding limitation period issues from real-world examples in Ashley and Norman’s cases at Investigations Counsel PC.

Aiden Pleterski & the Crypto Bros, The Inside Story.

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:00:00 -0400

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.

Crypto King Blog: https://investigationcounsel.com/2024/02/15/the-w5-crypto-bros-story-on-the-bankruptcy-of-crypto-king-aiden-pleterski-explained/

Aiden Pleterski & the Crypto Bros, The Inside Story.

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:00:00 -0400