Jim Cruess, Senior Litigation Counsel at the Ontario Securities Commission, joins host Allister Field to share his journey to becoming a prosecutor. A bit of a geek-out session breaks out as Jim and Allister talk about all things fraud. The discussion also touches on how members of the public can protect themselves from fraudsters and some of the OSC tools available to assist and inform.

Note:

• ​The views Mr. Cruess expresses in this podcast are his alone. They do not represent the views or policy of the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario, Ontario Securities Commission, or any other organization. 

• ​Nothing in Mr. Cruess’ appearance amounts to legal advice. If you have a legal issue related to this episode, please consult a lawyer.

Jim's LinkedIn Profile

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-cruess-bba91529/

Allister's LinkedIn Profile

https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

Contact the OSC

https://www.osc.ca/en/about-us/contact-us

OSC's Enforcement page

https://www.osc.ca/en/enforcement

OSC's website containing info for investors and financial literacy

https://www.getsmarteraboutmoney.ca/

OSC's website about Crypto

https://getsmarteraboutcrypto.ca/

Allister is joined by Meera Paleja PhD, the Head of the Research and Behavioural Insights Practice at the OSC. During this discussion Allister and Meera discuss the use of AI by bad actors and the study done by the Commission in this area titled "Artificial Intelligence and Retail Investing: Scam and Effective Counter Measures." Such a revealing and informative discussion about current trends in securities fraud and how the retail investor thinks and acts when presented with opportunities. The pair also discuss the OSC's latest Behavioural insight titled: " Social Media and Retailing Investing: The Rise of Finfluencers." Great discussion for Investing Professionals, Regulators and of course the retail investor.

Links:

Meera Paleja https://www.linkedin.com/in/meerapaleja/

Allister Field https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

OSC Website: https://www.osc.ca/en

OSC Investor website: https://www.getsmarteraboutmoney.ca/

https://www.osc.ca/en/investors/artificial-intelligence-and-retail-investing-scams-and-effective-countermeasures

https://www.osc.ca/en/news-events/news/osc-research-uncovers-concerns-about-finfluencers-power-persuasion 

Allister is joined by his former boss Sean Merat of the disruptive Insurtech startup Owl.co to talk about the approach and use of AI to assist in finding fraudulent claims and managing claims files. Allister and Sean go back and forth about a wide range of issues including the importance of unbiased investigations and having humans make the final call.

Sean also touches on his entrepreneurial journey as a start-up type of guy. If you want to hear more about his startup journey check out his interview with Allister last year on the "Talking not Ranting" podcast series with the link below.

Sean Merat LinkedIn profile:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanmerat/

Owl.co:

https://www.owl.co/

Sean's interview on the "Talking not Ranting-the Struggle to be a Good Manager" Podcast series:

https://shorturl.at/jHJKt

Allister is joined by Andre Moniz, the Manager of the Office of the Whistleblower at the Ontario Securities Commission, to discuss the office and some of the other teams he is involved with. Allister and Andre participated in a recently completed series of 13 telephone town halls as part of the OSC in the Community outreach program. This conversation seems to continue that conversation as these two experienced colleagues discuss whistleblowing, disruption, international cooperation, and the importance of the public in coming forward with information and their concerns.

Office of the Whistleblower:

https://www.osc.ca/en/enforcement/osc-whistleblower-program

Contact the OSC:

https://www.osc.ca/en/about-us/contact-us

In this episode, Allister is joined by Daniel Tourangeau a Case Lead and Senior Forensic Accountant in the Enforcement Branch at the Ontario Securities Commission. Daniel talks about his journey in accounting, his love of fraud investigations, his work at the Securities Commission, his participation in the Netflix special "Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King," and his thoughts on preventing securities fraud.

Listen in on this conversation between two people who like to geek out about fraud.

Daniel's LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-tourangeau-fcpa-fca-mfacc-cff-cfe-a645b4177/

Netflix special-“Trust No One: Hunt for the Crypto King.”

https://www.netflix.com/us/title/81349029?s=i&trkid=258593161&vlang=en

Get Smarter About Money website of the OSC:

https://www.getsmarteraboutmoney.ca/

Get Smarter About Crypto website of the OSC:

https://getsmarteraboutcrypto.ca/

Contacting the OSC:

https://www.osc.ca/en/about-us/contact-us

The" Quadriga CX" Investigative Report:

https://www.osc.ca/en/news-events/news/osc-publishes-investigative-report-quadrigacx

In this episode, Allister talks to Cynthia Campbell Director of Enforcement of the Alberta Securities Commission. Cynthia provides an informed view of the world of securities fraud and the efforts to combat and prevent offences from happening. The episode provides a great back-and-forth about a wide range of topics and cases.

Cynthia Campbell https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiajcampbell/

Alberta Securities Commission

https://www.asc.ca/

Investor resources

https://checkfirst.ca/

Fraud and Company Podcast Contact info:

[email protected]

In this episode, Allister is joined by Norman Groot of the Investigation Counsel Professional Corporation to talk about the civil side of Fraud Investigation and Recovery. This is a great conversation with someone keenly aware of the ins and outs of both the civil and criminal sides of Fraud.

Norman Groot:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/normangroot/

Investigation Counsel Professional Corporation:

https://investigationcounsel.com/

Norman the author:

https://www.amazon.ca/Canadian-Private-Investigations-Norman-Groot/dp/1552210596

Fraud and Company:

[email protected]

In this Part 2 episode, Kerry Watkins talks to Allister about the genesis, development, structure, and insights into the PEACE model of Interviewing. This is such an informative discussion. What is on offer is a Master's class on this approach. Although Allister had taken a PEACE course on two previous occasions he still learned and was reminded of so many things. So settle in and take advantage of Kerry's time on the podcast.

Kerry's LinkedIn:

 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrygwatkins/⁠ 

the Interview Group:

http://theinterviewgroup.com/

Kerry the author:

Watkins, Eastwood, MacDonald,Thomas, Interviewing and Investigation. Fourth Edition (2022)https://emond.ca/Store/Books/Interviewing-and-Investigation,-4th-Edition?srsltid=AfmBOoqdPYspxoVLbdTzeceffjwwwjgLUlTj15gfZ04bE8mw7crG-Ks9 

Watkins, Anderson, Bulmer, Rondinelli, Evidence and Investigation. Second Edition https://emond.ca/Store/Books/Evidence-and-Investigation-From-the-Crime-Scene-t?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI34HY66PwhwMVMTgIBR1gIANeEAAYASAAEgJhLPD_BwE  

Fraud and Company email:

[email protected]

In this episode, Allister is joined by a former colleague and friend Kerry Watkins of the Interview Group. Kerry has been on a personal and professional journey to understand and better the experience around taking statements from witnesses, victims, and suspects. Kerry is a retired Investigator from the Toronto Police Service, a lifetime student, author, and Professor. This episode is a treat as we listen in on Kerry's journey, experience, and academic efforts in this area. This is a must-listen to anyone who does investigations and interviews.

Kerry Watkins LinkedIn:

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrygwatkins/ 

Kerry Watkins the author:

Watkins, Eastwood, MacDonald,Thomas, Interviewing and Investigation. Fourth Edition (2022)https://emond.ca/Store/Books/Interviewing-and-Investigation,-4th-Edition?srsltid=AfmBOoqdPYspxoVLbdTzeceffjwwwjgLUlTj15gfZ04bE8mw7crG-Ks9 

Watkins, Anderson, Bulmer, Rondinelli, Evidence and Investigation. Second Edition https://emond.ca/Store/Books/Evidence-and-Investigation-From-the-Crime-Scene-t?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI34HY66PwhwMVMTgIBR1gIANeEAAYASAAEgJhLPD_BwE 

Fraud and Company contact info:

[email protected]

In this episode, Allister is joined by his brother Cameron Field to talk about AML. Yes, the brother's Field take on this topic to discuss what is going well and the current struggles stopping the criminal element from moving around their ill-begotten funds and making them feel pressured.

Cameron Field

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-field-55852639/

VIDOCQ

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/groupe-vidocq/

Website:

https://vidocqgroup.com/