Canadians Lost $638 Million to Fraud in 2024: How You Can Protect Yourself Financial fraud is a growing threat in Canada, and the numbers are staggering. According to a recent CTV News report (Amador, 2025), Canadians lost more than $638 million to scams in 2024, with reported cases nearly doubling over the past decade. Experts …
The Role of Technology in Modern Private Investigations In today’s fast-paced world, technology plays a pivotal role in modern private investigations. From surveillance and background checks to digital forensics and cybersecurity, private investigators rely on advanced tools to gather evidence efficiently and accurately. At The Smith Investigation Agency Inc., we understand the critical importance of …
Top Legal Updates for Private Investigators in Ontario As the largest investigative agency in Canada, The Smith Investigation Agency Inc. closely monitors legislative changes that impact private investigators. For private investigators in Ontario, staying current on legal updates is essential. Compliance ensures investigations are conducted professionally, ethically, and in a manner that protects both clients …
Scam of the Week: Fake Service Ontario Radar Ticket Text Message Have you received a text message claiming to be from Service Ontario, accusing you of an unpaid radar ticket and threatening legal consequences if you don’t pay immediately? If so, you’re not alone. This message is a scam, and it’s important that you do …
Scam of the Week: How to Protect Your Business from Spear Phishing In today’s interconnected world, fraudsters are continuously evolving their tactics to target businesses, particularly through sophisticated scams like spear phishing. The latest high-profile case, involving a Canadian law firm in the Vancouver area, highlights just how effective and devastating spear phishing attacks can …
P.I. Moms: A Reality Show that Fell Apart and Why Women Make Exceptional Private Investigators The world of private investigation has always been one of intrigue, deception, and drama—but in recent years, it’s also been the subject of many reality TV shows that sensationalize the job for entertainment. The latest example is Netflix’s Trainwreck: P.I. …
Introduction Infidelity is one of the most painful and destabilizing experiences a person can endure in a relationship. Whether it starts with unusual behaviour or a gut feeling, the emotional toll can be overwhelming. With technology making it easier than ever to stray—physically or emotionally—many people find themselves questioning what’s really going on …
Caught Cheating: The Coldplay Scandal That Shook the Celebrity World In recent days, a scandal involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, who was caught cheating, has made waves across social media and beyond. The controversy all started at a Coldplay concert in Boston when a video surfaced of Byron and his company’s Chief Human Resources Officer, …
Understanding Privacy Laws in Canada: What Every Private Investigator Needs to Know As a Private Investigator (PI) in Canada, understanding and adhering to privacy laws isn’t just good practice—it’s the law. Whether you’re conducting surveillance, performing a background search, or leveraging OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) techniques, knowing what you can and can’t do is essential to maintaining ethical standards and protecting your clients and your …
💸 They Lied About Love… and Money: The Truth About Financial Infidelity Love may be blind, but it shouldn’t be financially blind. Financial infidelity is quietly becoming one of the biggest dealbreakers in modern relationships. More and more people are discovering, sometimes too late, that their partner has not been honest about their financial status. …
