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So you’ve been scammed. Here’s how you might get your money back — without calling the cops

Toronto lawyer outlines strategy for using the civil courts to recover cash from scammers

Bethany Lindsay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Bethany Lindsay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

6 Nov 2024 • 5 min read

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A Toronto lawyer who specializes in fraud recovery argues that civil court is a more effective venue for recouping losses from scammers than the criminal justice system. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)

Bethany Lindsay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Bethany Lindsay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Bethany Lindsay is an award-winning investigative journalist who covers white-collar crime. She is based in Vancouver and previously reported for CBC News, the Vancouver Sun, and the Cambodia Daily.

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