Coachella Scams

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/ [https://bcsiinvestigations.com/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcsi.investigations [https://www.instagram.com/bcsi.investigations]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063587320196# [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063587320196]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcsi-investigations/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcsi-investigations/]  Twitter/X: https://x.com/PICANADA [https://x.com/PICANADA]  Sources:  https://www.wired.me/story/world-cup-2026-scams [https://www.wired.me/story/world-cup-2026-scams] https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/fifa-ticket-prices-9.7212341 [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.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://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://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 [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/gambling-fundraising/gambling-in-bc]

Scam Artist: Anthony Gignac

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.  Find us online:  Website: https://bcsiinvestigations.com/ [https://bcsiinvestigations.com/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcsi.investigations [https://www.instagram.com/bcsi.investigations]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063587320196# [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063587320196]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcsi-investigations/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcsi-investigations/]  Twitter/X: https://x.com/PICANADA [https://x.com/PICANADA]  Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Gignac [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Gignac] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-48483286 [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-48483286] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_Island,_Florida [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_Island,_Florida] https://www.aramco.com/en [https://www.aramco.com/en] Ep 478 of And that’s why we drink

Scam Artist: Sean Kirkham

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/ [https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/]    Find us online:  Website: https://bcsiinvestigations.com/ [https://bcsiinvestigations.com/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcsi.investigations [https://www.instagram.com/bcsi.investigations]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063587320196# [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063587320196]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcsi-investigations/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcsi-investigations/]  Twitter/X: https://x.com/PICANADA [https://x.com/PICANADA]   Sources: https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F3/195/126/556532/ [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://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://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/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.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/ [https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-life-and-death-of-a-career-snitch-and-scammer/]

Travel Scams Part 2

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! Find us online:  Website: https://bcsiinvestigations.com/ [https://bcsiinvestigations.com/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcsi.investigations [https://www.instagram.com/bcsi.investigations]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063587320196# [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063587320196]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcsi-investigations/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcsi-investigations/]  Twitter/X: https://x.com/PICANADA [https://x.com/PICANADA]  Sources:  https://www.travelpulse.ca/news/impacting-travel/scam-alert-travel-traps-to-watch-for-in-2025 [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://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.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/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/traveladvice/comments/1qvro05/whats_a_tourist_scam_you_fell_for_that_you_wish/]

Updates: Nancy Guthrie, Maple Syrup and LaGuardia Plane Crash

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!    Find us online:  Website: https://bcsiinvestigations.com/ [https://bcsiinvestigations.com/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcsi.investigations [https://www.instagram.com/bcsi.investigations]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063587320196# [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063587320196]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcsi-investigations/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcsi-investigations/]  Twitter/X: https://x.com/PICANADA [https://x.com/PICANADA]    Sources:  https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/bogus-maple-syrup-quebec-9.7149822 [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.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://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/nancy-guthrie-disappearance-day-82-latest-updates] https://stylecaster.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/1234909010/nancy-guthrie-update-blood/ [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.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.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/DCA26MA161.aspx] https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0lendp6390o [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0lendp6390o] https://apnews.com/article/gilgo-beach-serial-killings-guilty-plea-fdfbb6aace18e89bd5f7593859825eef [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 [https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/apr/23/gilgo-beach-serial-killer-rex-heuermann]