Scams 360

This week, Denis is covering current Blessing scams in Vancouver, and then Kylie explains the Ghost Marriage scams that were affecting San Francisco's Chinatown in 2012.
 
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Make sure to check out the link in our bio for all our information. 
 
Sources: 
https://vancouversun.com/news/vancouver-police-chinese-targeted-blessing-scam
https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/04/australia/australia-chinese-blessing-scam-charges-intl-hnk
Episode 210 of Creeps and Crimes
 

This week, we switch things up, and we both tell you about a scam! Kylie is covering ghost tapping and the real story behind all these news articles popping up. Denis covers ghost touching, like a phantom using your phone. 
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Make sure to click the link tree in our bio for all our information! 
 
Sources:
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/ghost-tapping-rise-canadians-know-230800993.html
https://www.bbb.org/all/consumer/scam/how-to-spot-and-avoid-tap-to-pay-scams
https://cnb1901.com/blog-ghost-touch-hacking

Welcome to Season 2 of Scams 360! It will be the same podcast you know and love, but sometimes the format may be switched up, and we are expanding our topics! 
 
This week, to wrap up 2025, Denis and Kylie will be covering the top 10 Scams of 2025! They will discuss their views on AI, Deep fakes and capitalism. 
 
Sources: 
https://the420.in/top-international-scams-2025-ai-fraud-global-cybercrime-lessons/
 

This week, we discuss chain mail and how it has evolved from an email forward to a social media scam. Listen to learn about international secret Santa and how some chain mail might be a pyramid scheme. 
IG: BCSI.Investigations
Website: picanada.ca
Sources: 
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/secret-sisters-gift-exchange/ https://ktla.com/news/dont-fall-for-this-secret-santa-gift-scam/#:~:text=2%E2%80%9D%20into%20the%20top%20spot,to%20the%20social%20media%20platform.
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/chain-linked/
https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/columns/2025/11/23/dont-fall-for-secret-sister-gift-exchange-this-christmas/87350835007/

It's the holiday season, which means people are in a giving mood. Listen to this week's episode to know how to make sure the money you donate is actually going to a good cause! 
 
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Sources: 
https://competition-bureau.canada.ca/en/fraud-and-scams/tips-and-advice/charity-scams
https://westvanpolice.ca/charity-scams/
https://www.reddit.com/r/nonprofit/comments/1d5qo4x/donation_scam_beware/
https://www.michigan.gov/consumerprotection/protect-yourself/consumer-alerts/scams/how-to-spot-fake-gofundme-accounts
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/05/06/gofundme-fundraiser-scam-grieving-community/83472880007/
https://www.idtheftcenter.org/post/fake-gofundme-scams/           
https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/beware-of-phony-fundraisers-on-gofundme/

This week, Denis returns to discuss which holiday scams you should look out for this winter! 
 
Check us out on Instagram/Facebook: @bcsi.investigations
If you require a private investigator, visit our website: picanada.ca
 
Sources: 
https://www.wkyt.com/2025/11/26/better-business-bureau-warns-shoppers-holiday-scams/
https://rollingout.com/2025/11/26/amazon-warns-of-dangerous-holiday-scams/
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/maryland-ag-holiday-scams-tips-safe-shopping-giving
https://mercercountyoutlook.net/2025/11/26/fbi-cleveland-warns-of-holiday-scams-during-the-shopping-season-3/
https://ksltv.com/ksl-investigates/get-gephardt/holiday-scams/850451/
https://lionsgate.network/the-12-scams-of-christmas-your-essential-guide-to-protecting-your-crypto-this-holiday-season/
https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-frauds-and-scams/holiday-scams

This week is a solo episode. Kylie is discussing all things data poisoning from what it is to how to spot and avoid it! 
Check us out online: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcsi.investigations/ 
 
Sources: 
https://cypfer.com/inside-ai-data-poisoning-how-attackers-manipulate-machine-learning/
https://www.sentinelone.com/cybersecurity-101/cybersecurity/data-poisoning/
https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/cybersecurity-101/cyberattacks/data-poisoning/  
https://www.lasso.security/blog/data-poisoning

This week, we have a special guest, Yuli, to discuss NFTs and the risks associated with buying them. 
 
Sources: 
https://www.fraud.com/post/nft-scams-a-real-life-story
https://www.prestigeonline.com/hk/lifestyle/art-plus-design/most-expensive-nft-artworks-ever-sold/
https://www.endlessdomains.io/blog/posts/hard-wallets-vs-soft-wallets

This week, we discuss subscription traps and the ones that we have been stuck in. Remember to rate and review!
Check us out online at @BCSI.Investigations or on our website, picanada.ca, if you have been affected by a scam or need a private investigation.
 
Sources: 
https://competition-bureau.canada.ca/en/fraud-and-scams/tips-and-advice/subscription-traps
https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2020/03/subscription-traps-no-strings-attached-trial-offers-could-leave-you-with-your-hands-tied.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07nlvmyl05o
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/learning/the-great-subscription-trap.html
https://www.nbc26.com/news/local-news/subscription-trap-are-you-wasting-hundreds-on-services-you-forgot

This week, we discuss smart home systems and how they can be vulnerable to hacking. Listen to learn the signs that you've been hacked and how to protect yourself. 
If you enjoyed Scams 360, please leave five stars and a review :)
Sources:
https://www.businessinsider.com/hacker-breaks-into-smart-home-google-nest-devices-terrorizes-couple-2019-9#:~:text=Millions%20of%20users%20have%20signed,Google
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-home-speakers-allowed-hackers-to-snoop-on-conversations/
https://www.datapacific.com/9-signs-that-your-smart-home-device-has-been-hacked/