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
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Investigation Counsel PC is a law firm specializing in fraud and debt recovery litigation. The firm represents corporate, institutional, and individual victims of fraud, focusing on investment transactions, employer-related fraud, and business or personal relationship fraud. It provides services including fraud recovery assessments and class action litigation, often acting for Canadian consumers and investors. The firm combines legal expertise with investigative resources, including access to law enforcement and investigative networks, to enhance case assessment and asset recovery. Its publications primarily address fraud awareness, legal developments in fraud recovery, civil contempt related to fraud injunctions, and issues surrounding cryptocurrency fraud and tracing.
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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,…
B.C. Securities Commission Identifies 116 Suspected Money Mules in Investment Fraud Cases
The B.C. Securities Commission says it has identified 116 potential money mules connected to investment fraud investigations since May 2024. The regulator has delivered warning letters to 40 people as part of a strategy aimed at disrupting fraud networks that…
Fraudulent Rogers Account Damages Winnipeg Woman’s Credit Score
A Winnipeg woman spent months trying to remove a Rogers debt from her credit report after discovering a cable account had allegedly been opened using her personal information. The case highlights the damage application fraud can cause when unauthorized accounts…
Rogers customers say they were left paying for iPads after falling victim to return scam
Rogers customers say they were tricked into signing up for iPad financing agreements after fraudsters posed as company representatives offering discounted plans and “free” devices. Victims say they were later instructed to return the iPads using fake shipping labels, leaving…
Guelph woman loses $14,000 in crypto scam involving fake celebrity endorsement
Guelph police are warning residents after a local woman lost $14,000 in a cryptocurrency investment scam promoted through what appeared to be a celebrity endorsement. Police say artificial intelligence is making it easier for fraudsters to imitate public figures and…
Canadian Man Sentenced in U.S. for Role in Multi-Million-Dollar Grandparent Scam
A Canadian man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in a U.S. prison for his role in a large grandparent scam that targeted elderly victims across the United States. Prosecutors said Stefano Zanetti helped coordinate cash pickups from…
Thousands defrauded out of nearly US$215M in global business email hacking scheme
A U.S. federal jury has convicted 25 people in connection with an international business email compromise scheme that defrauded more than 1,000 victims, including Canadians, out of nearly US$215 million. Authorities said the fraud involved hacked email accounts, fake payment…
Ontario couple says they lost more than $90K after fraud on personal and business bank accounts
A Sudbury, Ontario couple says they lost more than $90,000 after fraudsters gained access to their Scotiabank personal and business accounts. The couple says the bank has offered little support, while fraud prevention officials are warning Canadians that caller ID…
Ottawa Consultant Charged With Fraud Over Alleged Federal Government Overbilling
The RCMP has charged an Ottawa consultant and his company with fraud over $5,000 after investigators alleged that fraudulent timesheets led to overbilling on federal government contracts between 2020 and 2022. The consultant is scheduled to appear in court on…