Scams 360

BCSI Investigations

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.

  1. 2d ago

    The Internet Black Widow: Melissa Ann Shepard

    This week Kylie and Denis are covering the Internet Black widow: Melissa Ann Shepard. Kylie starts us off by covering Melissas early life and her first few husbands/murders and then Denis will pick up right away and cover her final crimes and where we think she is today. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!    Find us online:  Website: https://bcsiinvestigations.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcsi.investigations  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063587320196#  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcsi-investigations/  Twitter/X: https://x.com/PICANADA    Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Ann_Shepard https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35838340 https://theywillkillyou.com/profile/melissa-ann-shepard https://murderpedia.org/female.F/f/friedrich-melissa.htm https://www.cbc.ca/news2/background/crime/friedrich.html Morbid Episode 759 – Melissa Ann Shepard: The Internet Black Widow

  2. Aug 21

    Distraction Theft

    This week Kylie and Denis talk about distraction thefts. this kind of theft has been more prominent in Vancouver this summer then normal and Denis is going to tell you all the ways to protect yourself while outside this summer! Find us online:  Website: https://bcsiinvestigations.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcsi.investigations  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063587320196#  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcsi-investigations/  Twitter/X: https://x.com/PICANADA  Sources Kia Soul Video: https://vpd.ca/news/2026/07/16/vancouver-police-investigate-distraction-theft-of-88-year-old-east-vancouver-senior/ Tesla Video: https://vpd.ca/news/2026/07/09/update-another-senior-targeted-in-distraction-theft/ https://vancouversun.com/news/disturbing-trend-vancouver-police-warn-of-distraction-thefts-targeting-seniors https://vancouversun.com/news/disturbing-trend-vancouver-police-warn-of-distraction-thefts-targeting-seniors https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/gold-jewelry-more-than-70k-in-cash-stolen-in-string-of-scams-targeting-vancouver-seniors-police/ https://vpd.ca/news/2026/06/24/another-senior-targeted-in-distraction-theft/ https://www.kxly.com/video/how-to-watch-out-for-scams-around-wildfire-relief/video_e11b65ad-e302-5a2f-ac1e-ab1aa996450c.html https://elkhornmediagroup.com/oregon-emergency-management-warns-of-potential-wildfire-recovery-fraud/

  3. Aug 14

    Fyre Festival

    This week Denis and Kylie are discussing the disaster that was the 2017 Fyre Festival. Listen to hear how Billy McFarlan tricked celebrities and regular people into thinking he was creating the festival of a life time when really he was taking the money all for himself.  Find us online:  Website: https://bcsiinvestigations.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcsi.investigations  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063587320196#  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcsi-investigations/  Twitter/X: https://x.com/PICANADA  Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/46945662 https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/fyre-festival-founder-sentenced-110518 https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/william-mcfarland-sentenced-6-years-prison-manhattan-federal-court-engaging-multiple https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/fyre-festival-documentary https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fyre_Festival https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_McFarland https://news.sky.com/story/fyre-festival-what-happened-in-2017-and-how-the-first-event-became-infamous-after-netflix-film-12945210 https://www.cbc.ca/arts/commotion/is-fyre-festival-really-happening-again-1.6943606 https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/kendall-jenner-pay-90k-involvement-fyre-festival/story?id=70798715

  4. Jul 24

    Travel Scams: Accommodations

    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.  Find us online:  Website: https://bcsiinvestigations.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcsi.investigations  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063587320196#  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcsi-investigations/  Twitter/X: https://x.com/PICANADA  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

  5. Jul 17

    Money Mules

    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! Find us online:  Website: https://bcsiinvestigations.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcsi.investigations  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063587320196#  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcsi-investigations/  Twitter/X: https://x.com/PICANADA  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/

  6. Jul 10

    Scam Artist: Amanda C. Riley

    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!  Find us online:  Website: https://bcsiinvestigations.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcsi.investigations  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063587320196#  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcsi-investigations/  Twitter/X: https://x.com/PICANADA  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

  7. Jun 26

    Luggage Tag Switching

    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! Find us online:  Website: https://bcsiinvestigations.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcsi.investigations  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063587320196#  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcsi-investigations/  Twitter/X: https://x.com/PICANADA  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/

  8. Jun 19

    FIFA World Cup Scams

    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!  Find us online:  Website: https://bcsiinvestigations.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcsi.investigations  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063587320196#  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcsi-investigations/  Twitter/X: https://x.com/PICANADA  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

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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.

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  • Creator
    BCSI Investigations
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
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