Matter Of Fraud
Fraud is a big business, and unfortunately, it is growing at an alarming pace. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Canadians lost over $569 million to fraud in 2023, while global losses to individuals and businesses from fraud schemes topped a staggering $485 billion. Matter of Fraud is a podcast where Ashley Ferguson, lawyer at Investigation Counsel PC, discusses fraud recovery law topics and questions with guests and experts in the field. The topics include commentary on fraud cases in the news, fraud in specific industries, specific aspects of fraud recovery litigation, and much more! Have you ever wondered how fraud litigators and industry experts think about and tackle the scams and schemes you hear about in the news? Join us on YouTube for the Matter of Fraud podcast, and always remember if you think you have been the victim of fraud, contact a fraud recovery lawyer as soon as possible to preserve your rights
Matter Of Fraud
The Intersection of Law and Private Investigation: A Deep Dive into Fraud Recovery
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.