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
Facebook Marketplace Scams
This week, we discuss Facebook Marketplace and the common scams that occur when selling or buying on there. Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/toronto/comments/1iatqqu/new_facebook_marketplace_scam/ https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/articl…
Event Ticket Scams
This week, we discuss how ticket scams affect Canadians. After the number of scams the Eras Tour brought out, we wanted to prepare our listeners for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Listen to us discuss our own encounters with scammers and rese…
Ponzi Scheme
This week, we dive deep into Charles Ponzi's life and how the Ponzi schemes were invented. We discussed a new Ponzi Scheme that happened in Alberta and BC. Sources: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/ponzischeme.asp https://globalnews.…
The Kingdom of Canada Cult
This week, we are switching things up! We are discussing the Queen of Canada, her group, and her arrest. Scams come in different forms, even cults. Sources: https://globalnews.ca/news/11403316/queen-of-canada-freed-bail/ https://www.cb…
AI Love Scams
This week, we will discuss AI chatbots and how people are falling in love with them. Then, we dive into how they can be used for scams and how to protect yourself when dating online. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! Sources: htt…
Smishing
This week, we learn all about smishing. Listen to hear what messages we get all the time and what to look out for! Sources: https://globalnews.ca/news/11331071/scam-text-messages-canada-smishing/?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm…
Sextortion
This week, we discuss heavy topics such as suicide. Please reach out to the National Suicide Help Line at 988 or online at 988lifeline.org for messaging if you are experiencing any problems. Kids Help Phone is also available for minors at 1…
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