In this case, Investigation Hotline’s fraud investigation team combined digital forensics with traditional surveillance techniques to uncover a sophisticated social media scam targeting businesses across Ontario and neighbouring provinces. Our comprehensive approach led to the identification and apprehension of perpetrators operating in multiple Canadian cities, showcasing our ability to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional cases.
Client: A group of business owners across Ontario and Quebec
Service: Social Media Investigation
Location: Multiple cities in Ontario and Quebec, Canada
Background:
The clients’ businesses were targeted by a sophisticated social media scam, damaging their reputations and causing financial losses.
Investigation Process:
- Analyzed the clients’ social media accounts and identified suspicious activities
- Traced the origin of fake profiles and malicious posts across provincial borders
- Collaborated with cybersecurity experts to uncover the scammers’ digital footprints
- Conducted physical surveillance in multiple cities to identify local accomplices
Outcome:
- Identified the main perpetrators operating from various locations in Ontario and Quebec
- Uncovered a network of fake accounts used to spread misinformation
- Provided evidence to law enforcement agencies in both provinces, leading to multiple arrests
Client Benefit:
Investigation Hotline’s expert private investigators helped the clients restore their business reputations and prevent further financial losses, demonstrating our ability to handle complex cases across provincial boundaries.
