Scams 360

Have you ever shown up to your hotel and it was nothing like you expected? We definitely have! This week Kylie and Denis cover accommodation scams and how to avoid them. 
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Sources:
https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/1uhcetb/stay_alert_for_this_sophisticated_bookingcom_scam/
https://www.wired.com/story/hundreds-of-hotels-caught-up-in-vacation-booking-scams/
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/avoid-scams-when-you-travel
https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/28768-bbb-scam-alert-how-to-avoid-scams-when-booking-a-hotel-online
https://www.houst.com/blog/booking-com-scams

This week Kylie and Denis are covering money mules. Listen to hear a story from a victim and hear Denis talk about his money mule investigation with the FBI!
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Sources:
https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-frauds-and-scams/money-mules
https://www.reddit.com/r/Scams/comments/1t9yled/ausmoney_mule_victim_and_now_my_bank_account_is/

This week Kylie takes us on a journey through Amanda C. Riley's twisted tale of lies and Denis talks about similar cases he has come across. Be aware of who you are donating to because they may be taking advantage of you! 
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Sources:
Podcast: Scamanda
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndca/pr/woman-formerly-bay-area-sentenced-five-years-prison-fraud-scheme
https://people.com/where-is-amanda-riley-scamanda-now-11970878
https://www.biography.com/crime/a63577707/scamanda-amanda-riley-now
https://www.reddit.com/r/ScamandaPodcast/comments/15r6fa4/amanda_rileys_full_blog_posts_with_photos/
https://people.com/where-is-amanda-riley-husband-now-11856935

This week we are talking about luggage tag scams. have you ever wondered what could be happening to your bag when you check it at the airport? Listen to hear a horror story about a woman from Toronto getting her bag switched!
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Sources
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/how-canadian-flyers-can-stop-their-luggage-from-turning-into-a-drug-shipment-due-to-airport-bag-tag-swaps/ar-AA23Pu1j?uxmode=ruby&ctsrc=dgst&ocid=edgdhpruby&pc=DCTS&cvid=6a12fa0db9364e25aa22d67a51195ce9&ei=9
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/exclusive-luggage-tag-switching-scheme-involves-flights-from-canada-to-countries-where-drug-smuggling-can-carry-death-penalty/
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/exclusive-investigation-reveals-organized-crime-groups-exploit-airport-insiders-to-move-drugs-uncovering-troubling-gaps-in-security/
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/exclusive-toronto-woman-wrongly-accused-of-drug-smuggling-now-photographs-her-luggage-before-every-flight/

The World Cup has arrived in Vancouver so we are diving into all the scams targeting the soccer fans. Kylie and Denis discuss Ticket scams, gambling and more! 
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Sources: 
https://www.wired.me/story/world-cup-2026-scams
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/fifa-ticket-prices-9.7212341
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49088332/fifa-1-million-fans-attended-first-16-games
https://www.wired.me/story/locked-out-of-the-world-cup-a-year-marked-by-barriers-borders-and-broken-access
https://au.pcmag.com/security/117761/the-world-cup-is-here-so-are-scams-how-to-avoid-fake-tickets-bogus-merch
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/gambling-fundraising/gambling-in-bc

This week Denis brings us the story of the infamous Prince of Fraud, Anthony Gignac. He impersonated Saudi Princes to get hotels, limos and credit cards to continue his image of wealthy living before making a detrimental mistake in front of a billionaire he was defrauding. 
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Sources: 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Gignac
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-48483286
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_Island,_Florida
https://www.aramco.com/en
Ep 478 of And that’s why we drink

This week Kylie brings us the crazy life story of Sean Kirkham. New York City Club life, Scamming the FBI, drug deals, celebrities, and scamming the families of missing and murdered indigenous women, Sean Kirkham has done it all. 
 
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls information:  https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/ 
 
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Sources:
https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F3/195/126/556532/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/city-to-finish-women-s-memorial-after-non-profit-folds-1.2126363
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Gatien
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/organizer-of-missing-women-memorial-pleads-guilty-to-fraud-1.2129620
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sean-kirkham-missing-women-memorial-organizer-sentenced-to-house-arrest-1.2635723
https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-life-and-death-of-a-career-snitch-and-scammer/

As summer approaches more and more people will be going on vacation which eans more peole will be getting scammed. This week we are diving into all the common travel scams that you should be aware of before booking your next trip!
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Sources: 
https://www.travelpulse.ca/news/impacting-travel/scam-alert-travel-traps-to-watch-for-in-2025
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/avoid-scams-when-you-travel
https://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/personal/advice-plus/features/posts.dont-get-duped-how-to-avoid-travel-scams.html
https://www.reddit.com/r/traveladvice/comments/1qvro05/whats_a_tourist_scam_you_fell_for_that_you_wish/

This week, we are giving you updates on episodes 28, 30, and 31, which covered the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the plane crash at LaGuardia Airport, and the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist. We also talk about true crime news updates and discuss future cases to cover. Can you tell the difference between pure maple syrup and Aunt Jemima? let us know! 
 
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Sources: 
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/bogus-maple-syrup-quebec-9.7149822
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/quebec-producer-who-sold-fake-maple-syrup-isn-t-stopping-federation-alleges/ar-AA21uzlE?uxmode=ruby&ocid=edgntpruby&pc=DCTS&cvid=69e963c183e24edea0bc11109c6ae02d&ei=26
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/nancy-guthrie-disappearance-day-82-latest-updates
https://stylecaster.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/1234909010/nancy-guthrie-update-blood/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2026/04/17/laguardia-plane-crash-air-traffic-control-reform/89593519007/
https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/DCA26MA161.aspx
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0lendp6390o
https://apnews.com/article/gilgo-beach-serial-killings-guilty-plea-fdfbb6aace18e89bd5f7593859825eef
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/apr/23/gilgo-beach-serial-killer-rex-heuermann
 

Weekend 2 of Coachella 2026 starts today and we are here to report on all the scams surrounding the most glamourized music festival in the US. From ticket scams to fake cockroaches in Airbnb's we have got everything you need to know before heading to the desert! 
 
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Sources: 
https://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/article315355666.html
https://www.travelpirates.com/captains-log/coachella-2026-guide-lineup-airbnb-scams-weekend-2
https://www.musicfestivalwizard.com/biggest-music-festivals-in-the-world/
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/coachella-almost-ticket-scams-avoid-233907859.html 
https://www.airbnb.ca/help/article/3059
https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/Support-with-your-bookings/What-are-some-known-Guest-Scams/td-p/1348179/page/2
https://www.asurion.com/connect/tech-tips/common-airbnb-scams-and-dos-and-donts-to-avoid-them/