Scams 360

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-fr...

15 Aug 202519min

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/ar...

8 Aug 202520min

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...

1 Aug 202513min

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-...

25 Jul 20259min

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...

18 Jul 202514min

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/edmon...

11 Jul 202530min

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

4 Jul 202519min