Civil fraud is a serious issue that can have severe consequences for individuals and businesses. It involves deceiving or misleading another person to obtain an unfair advantage or financial gain. To fully understand civil fraud, it is essential to be familiar with the standard terms used in this area of law. This article will comprehensively […]
Category Archives: Civil Fraud
Court of Appeal Clarifies Requirements to Assume Jurisdiction in Case with Multiple Defendants
When bringing a claim against a defendant for a civil matter such as fraud, it is important to understand the concept of jurisdiction, in order to ensure the claim is filed in the appropriate location. When all parties involved are in the same place and the entire matter occurred in that place, such as Ontario, […]
Injunctions & Receiverships as Tools in Civil Fraud Cases
In the course of litigation, a defendant may attempt to sell, hide, transfer or otherwise make it appear that all assets have been depleted, leaving nothing for the plaintiff. To preserve or freeze the defendant’s assets, a plaintiff may seek a Mareva injunction or request that a receiver be appointed to manage the defendant’s financial […]
Ontario Residents Targeted in Cryptocurrency Scams
Phone and email-based fraud has long been an issue in Canada, with targets commonly being duped into sending cash or even gift cards to fraudsters, usually online. However, scams are now moving into the cryptocurrency realm, with cryptocurrency ATMs publicly available throughout Ontario. According to the RCMP, cryptocurrency fraud went up by more than 400% […]
Will Ontario’s Proof of Vaccine System be Vulnerable to Fraud?
Since the start of the pandemic in early 2020, a number of changing health protocols have been put into place to limit the spread of the virus and keep people safe, including mask mandates, lockdowns, and travel restrictions. Now that much of the Canadian population is vaccinated, the provincial and federal governments are exploring ways […]
Financial Advisors: New Guidelines Coming to Protect Senior Clients
Seniors, those over age 65, are disproportionately the victims of fraud and financial abuse due to social isolation, potential capacity issues, and more. Particularly since the start of the pandemic, older Canadians may be spending more time alone and online, which has increased their vulnerability to financial and investment fraud, according to the North American […]
Vacation Rental Fraud Increasing in Ontario
With vaccines on the rise and restrictions lifting across the province, many people are looking to take advantage of the summer months by vacationing with family and friends. International travel is still a somewhat restricted proposition, and so the domestic rental market has been hotter than ever this year, with people looking to escape the […]
March is Fraud Prevention Month
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada, with the federal Competition Bureau creating a number of targeted initiatives to ensure Canadians are aware of best practices to prevent a number of types of frauds and scams. As highlighted in a press release from the Bureau, our increasing dependency on digital communication has only increased our […]
Fraud, Letters of Credit & the Autonomy Principle
A standby letter of credit is a promise from a bank to a creditor that the bank will pay funds to the creditor in the event of a default by a debtor, so long as certain conditions are met. For example, a commercial landlord may require a standby letter of credit from a tenant’s bank […]
An Employer’s Vicarious Liability for Employee Fraud
Employee fraud most commonly occurs when an employee commits fraud against their own employer. For example, an employee might use a corporate credit card for personal expenses or submit unearned overtime hours for payment. However, there are some cases where an employee might use their position with their employer to commit fraud against a third […]