Scams 360
Scams 360 gives you an inside look into an investigator’s mind about how scams work and how to avoid them. Listen each week to hear a new story.
Episodes
AI Real Estate Scams
This week, we are talking about buying houses and how AI can be used to scam you out of your own house! Sources: https://fct.ca/inside-fct/fct-in-the-news-ai-is-driving-a-new-wave-of-real-estate-fraud#:~:text=The%20article%20highlights%2…
Travel Scams
This week, we tell two stories of people being scammed into booking travel, then talk about personal experiences and give recommendations for safe travel. Sources: https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/nearly-one-third-of-canadians-have…
Government Imposters
This week, we discuss Government impostor scams. Listen to learn about tarriff scams, the AI Mark Carney scam, and how to stay safe! Sources: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-governments/services-policies-for-g…
Point of Sale Scams
This week, we discuss POS terminals and how people can use those and card skimmers to scam you. Sources: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/beach-bia-warns-point-of-sale-scam-thousands-stolen-1.7583825 https://www.cp24.com/local/tor…
SIM Swapping
This week, we discuss SIM swapping and how to protect yourself. Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating! Sources: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/b-c-woman-lost-over-500k-in-bitcoin-in-2021-sim-swap-fraud-scheme-lawsuit-alleges/ar-AA…
Romance Scams
This week, we discuss romance scams. Listen to learn about two cases in which women lost their money and, finally, a case in which a scammer was caught. Sources: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-romance-fraudster-declared-a…
Scam Trafficking
This week, we introduce you to Denis Gagnon, the president of BCSI. Then, you hear a story about what can go wrong when applying for jobs online. Sources: IJMUK.org IJM.org