Eight people from Ontario and Quebec are facing charges after an RCMP investigation into an alleged cyber-enabled fraud scheme targeting federal COVID-19 benefit payments. Police say the scheme involved stolen identities, unauthorized access to Canada Revenue Agency accounts, and the
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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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Edmonton Police Say Ethical Hackers Helped Prevent $42M in Potential Fraud Losses
The Edmonton Police Service says collaboration with ethical hackers, U.S. law enforcement, and other agencies has helped prevent more than $42 million in potential losses to scammers since July 2025. Police say the initiative involves receiving intelligence about in-progress scams,…
Canadian-Led Grandparent Scam Ring Cost Seniors Up to $3.5M
A Canadian man believed to be from Montreal has been sentenced to more than 15 years in U.S. federal prison for his role in a grandparent scam that targeted elderly victims. The scheme involved fake emergency calls, claims that relatives…
Company Sues After Alleged Email Fraud Redirects $203K Wire Transfer
A Quebec packaging manufacturer has filed a lawsuit in Manitoba alleging that fraudsters intercepted email communications and impersonated an insurance broker to redirect a $203,664.31 wire transfer to a Manitoba bank account. The claim alleges the scheme involved a subtly…
Ontario Investors Report Alleged $3M Construction Investment Fraud
A group of Ontario investors say they lost millions after investing in what they believed were construction renovation contracts connected to a former executive at a Toronto-based property management company. Police in London and Toronto have confirmed they are aware…
Scotiabank Customers Say $90K Was Drained After Bank Impersonation Scam
A Canadian couple says fraudsters drained approximately $90,000 from their personal and business Scotiabank accounts after gaining access through a Scotia Connect personal token. The couple says they are still waiting for clarity on whether the bank will reimburse the…
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 evaluation showed…
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…
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 unauthorized Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy claims…
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 fraudsters…