The Alarming Rise of Deepfake Scams: What You Need to Know The world of fraud is evolving rapidly, and at the forefront of this transformation is a disturbing and increasingly sophisticated technology: deepfakes. According to a recent bulletin from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, there has been a surge in reports where scammers are using deepfake …
Alert: Scam Impersonating The Smith Investigation Agency Inc. At The Smith Investigation Agency Inc., we take the safety and security of our clients seriously, and we are committed to keeping you informed about any threats to your security. Recently, we have been made aware of a scam in which an individual is impersonating a representative …
Private Investigators and Political Scandals: Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem In the world of politics, scandals can make or break a career, and private investigators often play a crucial role in uncovering these hidden truths. One such story that shocked the world was that of Rob Ford, the late Mayor of Toronto. His time in office …
Managing Your Digital Legacy: How a Private Investigator Can Help In today’s digital world, we leave behind more than just physical possessions when we pass away. Our online presence (social media profiles, emails, cloud storage, financial accounts, and even fitness tracker data) consists of what experts call our digital remains. But what happens to all …
Scam of the Week: Spot Phishing Emails and Protect Your Workplace Phishing emails are one of the most common and dangerous scams that businesses face today. In this week’s Scam of the Week, I’ll be sharing a real-life experience from my company, The Smith Investigation Agency Inc., and how one of my staff members, Kristine, …
Hiring a Private Investigator for Child Custody: Protecting Children from Vaping Negligence In child custody battles and parenting arrangements, ensuring a child’s well-being is the top priority. When one parent is exposing a child to harmful second-hand vape smoke, the other parent may need concrete evidence to protect their child’s health. This concern has resulted …
Beware of the 407 ETR Toll Scam: How Scammers Are Targeting Drivers At The Smith Investigation Agency Inc., we take fraud prevention seriously and are committed to keeping the public informed about the latest scams. One of the newest scams targeting Ontario drivers involves a fraudulent text message claiming to be from 407 ETR—but in …
Netflix’s Belle Gibson Story: A Private Investigator’s Perspective The recent Netflix documentary The Search for Instagram’s Worst Con Artist has brought the story of Belle Gibson into the spotlight once again. Gibson, a wellness influencer, became a global sensation after claiming that she had cured her terminal brain cancer through diet and alternative medicine. Her …
Sextortion Scams: Stay Safe in 2025 Scam Detector Alert: Sextortion is on the Rise Sextortion scams have become one of the most dangerous and rapidly increasing scams affecting teenagers, adults, and professionals worldwide. These scams prey on fear, shame, and coercion, often leaving victims in financial distress, emotional turmoil, or worse—feeling like they have no …
AI-Powered Nudify Apps: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Teens In today’s digital age, the threat of online exploitation is not just limited to hacking or cyberbullying. A newer, more insidious form of harassment has emerged, powered by artificial intelligence (AI). AI-powered nudify apps and deepfake technology have created a dangerous environment for …
