Scams 360

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...

5 Sep 202525min

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/?...

29 Aug 202514min

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...

22 Aug 202521min

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