A new year is a time for new beginnings, but unfortunately, it is also a new year for fraudsters to ramp up their cybercrime acts and commit online scams. Senior officials from top scam detection and cybersecurity agencies in Canada have banded together to warn Canadians about an impending rise in online scams especially for the first part of 2022.
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Wishing You a Joyous Holiday Season & a Happy New Year!
We wish each of you a wonderful holiday season and send a heartfelt thank you for your support as we worked together through another exceptional year.
Season’s Greetings From All of Us at Haywood Hunt! Read More »
As an investigator I get asked this all the time, “Just find me the dirt.” Well, what does that actually mean and is it the right question to ask?
“Just Find Me the Dirt!” Read More »
Now that Christmas is only a month away you can expect to see the Christmas ads start to ramp up. As well as the tv ads, your Inbox should also be starting to fill up with “Don’t miss out!” or “Unbelievable deals!” Well, there is a reason why they are unbelievable.
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An online investment scam hacked a Mississauga woman’s Instagram account and used her followers in a twisted scheme that cost them thousands of dollars.
Mississauga Woman’s Instagram Followers Lose Thousands in Online Scam Read More »
Shamelessly, we set aside only an hour or so, once every year, to express our general appreciation for those who sacrificed, and continue to sacrifice, everything to provide all of us the rights and freedoms we enjoy today. Is that enough? Is the actual level of sacrifice properly and adequately recognized?
Private investigators have been using OSINT, or open-source intelligence to obtain clues and other leads when investigating someone for decades. If your private investigator talks about using OSINT or public records for their investigations, below are the biggest advantages of this practice that you should know about.
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What is the most important resolution for victims of fraud? Is it to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice? Is it to assess your vulnerabilities with a view to mitigating against future attack? Is it to attempt to recover the funds that you have lost? Or, is it best to simply cut your losses, accept your fate, and move on?
Civil Remedies for Victims of Fraud Read More »
Canada has some of the highest mobile data costs in the world – yes, the world! So when we get the chance to use “free” WiFi away from home we are happy to connect. Who doesn’t want to stream that tv show, movie or music list over free WiFi? Why use up your own data plan when you can use up your coffee shops? What could possibly go wrong? Well, many things.
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There are many reasons why a business or a business owner would need to use private investigation services especially when it comes to crime and fraud prevention as well as extra protection. Below are some of the ways that hiring a private investigator can be beneficial for business owners.
Benefits of Private Investigation Services for Businesses and Business Owners Read More »
