Crime Stoppers Victoria Podcast

Episode 4: The Dark Side of Social Media Explore how busy lives create new risks. Urgent messages, fake bills, and “Hi Mum/Dad” scams thrive when people are distracted. Would you pause… or react? Do you know which platforms put children most at risk? --- ‘ The Dark Side of Social Media ’ is a new Crime Stoppers Victoria podcast series in partnership with BankVic that exposes how the platforms we u...

Episode 2: The Dark Side of Social Media Understand the reality of teen sextortion and online pressure. What starts as a normal interaction can quickly escalate into manipulation and threats. If someone you know was being pressured online, would they tell you, and would you know what to do? Do you know which platforms put children most at risk? --- ‘ The Dark Side of Social Media ’ is a new Crime...

Episode 1: The Dark Side of Social Media Inside the online channels children use every day. From gaming to chatrooms, this episode reveals how predators build trust and why they push children to switch platforms. Do you know which platforms put children most at risk? Learn more here . --- ‘ The Dark Side of Social Media ’ is a new Crime Stoppers Victoria podcast series in partnership with BankVic...

Episode 5: The Dark Side of Social Media Hear how older Australians are being targeted emotionally and financially. Romance scams and fake investments continue to cause devastating losses. What would you say to someone before they trust the wrong person? Do you know which platforms put children most at risk? Learn more here . --- ‘ The Dark Side of Social Media ’ is a new Crime Stoppers Victoria p...

Do you know which platforms put children most at risk? ‘ The Dark Side of Social Media ’ is a new Crime Stoppers Victoria podcast series in partnership with BankVic that exposes how the platforms we use every day are being exploited for scams, grooming, and abuse, often in ways most people don’t see coming. Do you know which platforms put children most at risk? Learn more here . Across five short,...

Episode 3: The Dark Side of Social Media See how young adults are being targeted financially. From Marketplace scams to fake Instagram ads, offenders are adapting fast. Could you spot a scam before it costs you? Do you know which platforms put children most at risk? --- ‘ The Dark Side of Social Media ’ is a new Crime Stoppers Victoria podcast series in partnership with BankVic that exposes how th...

Crime Stoppers Victoria has launched The Bug Hunter: Uncovering the Hidden Threats in Family Violence , a hard-hitting standalone podcast that reveals the chilling ways everyday technology is being used as a weapon of abuse. The podcast features Stephen Wilson, CEO of Protective Group and one of Australia’s leading experts in risk management and victim safety. With a 37-year career spanning Victor...

Episode 3 of The Anatomy of a Scam dives into the relentless pursuit of justice. Hear from those on the frontlines as they work to track down and stop scammers in their tracks. 🎧 Listen now and meet the experts taking down scammers: https://bit.ly/anatomy-of-the-scam A collaboration between Crime Stoppers Victoria and Bank Vic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It starts with a hook, and before you know it, everything’s gone. In episode one of The Anatomy of a Scam, we dive into the mind of the scammer, uncovering the cutting-edge tricks they use to lure in their victims. From deepfake AI to manipulation tatics, this episode reveals how scammers hook and make their move. 💡 Learn More: https://bit.ly/anatomy-of-the-scam A Crime Stoppers Victoria and Bank...

From scammers’ tricks to victims’ stories, and the fight to bring them down — discover The Anatomy of the Scam , a podcast by Crime Stoppers Victoria and BankVic 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/anatomy-of-the-scam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It starts with a hook, and before you know it, everything’s gone. In episode one of The Anatomy of a Scam, we dive into the mind of the scammer, uncovering the cutting-edge tricks they use to lure in their victims. From deepfake AI to manipulation tatics, this episode reveals how scammers hook and make their move. 💡 Learn More: https://bit.ly/anatomy-of-the-scam A Crime Stoppers Victoria and Bank...

Behind every unsolved case are the loved ones left with more questions than answers. Investigators are confident that this case can be solved. We just need your help. Listen to 'Breaking Down the Wall of Silence: The Hunt for Scott Muston’s Killer’ now. Help us solve the heartbreaking murder of Scott Muston. If you have information, call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crime...

Tune in to our latest podcast episode: 'Defending Your Online Investments' featuring special guests from BankVic and Equity Mates. Australians lost a staggering $292,623,743 to online investment scams in 2023. Despite this alarming loss, many of these scams often go unreported, with only 8,681 reports received by Scamwatch in the same year. This highlights the need for greater awareness and unders...

Crime Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police present, 'Coercive Control & The Changing Face of Family Violence.’   Following an eye opening podcast with Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Lauren Callaway on financial abuse, Crime Stoppers Victoria was keen to further explore the topic. In this second podcast on coercive control, A.C Callaway shares valuable insights to those who m...

Crime Stoppers Victoria and partner BankVic, 'Escaping Financial Abuse.' In this podcast we are joined by Chelsea Tobin, CEO of Safe Steps with a background in psychology commerce strategy and research Chelsea brings extensive knowledge and experience in making communities stronger through the delivery of services that build supportive, resilient, and more inclusive practices within domestic viole...

Crime Stoppers Victoria and partner BankVic, bring you, ' What is Financial Abuse?' This podcast provides an exploration of the complex dynamics of financial abuse, with a focus on coercive control and its significant impacts. Our guest Lauren Callaway is currently leading family violence, sexual assault and child abuse responses for Victoria Police. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Join Crime Stoppers Victoria's Brad Swain and Vision Australia Radio's Peter Greco as they discuss Crime Stoppers' National Illicit Drugs campaign.   As Australia's most trusted information service, Crime Stoppers Australia encourages residents to actively share what they know about the manufacture and supply of illegal drugs.   When you contact us anonymously, the criminals will never k...

Crime Stoppers Victoria has teamed up with Victoria Police and BankVic to produce a new podcast series, ‘Spotting a Scam’. Episode three focuses on hacking, remote access scams and the importance of password hygiene. Why are hacking and remote access scams becoming the fastest-growing scam types? Listen to find out more. Ella Gvildys from Crime Stoppers Victoria interviews experts, Detective Super...

Crime Stoppers Victoria has teamed up with Victoria Police and BankVic to produce a new podcast series, ‘Spotting a Scam’. Episode two focuses on Investment scams. Australians have lost 158 million to Investment scams between January and May this year. The true losses to Investment scams are likely to be much higher. Ella Gvildys from Crime Stoppers Victoria interviews expert, Detective Super...

Crime Stoppers Victoria has teamed up with Victoria Police and BankVic to produce a new podcast series, ‘Spotting a Scam’. Episode one focuses on Identity Theft. Identity theft is a huge concern with Scamwatch reporting that Australians have lost nearly 8 million dollars to identity theft scams this year alone. Ella Gvildys from Crime Stoppers Victoria interviews experts, Detective Superinten...

Welcome to the seventh episode of Crime Stoppers Victoria and Vision Australia Radio’s interview segments for 2022.   Join Crime Stoppers Victoria's Media Liaison Officer, Clare Dundas, and Vision Australia Radio's Peter Greco each month they discuss crime issues affecting the community and share helpful safety information.   On this episode, Clare and Peter discuss motor vehicle sa...

Welcome to the fifth of Crime Stoppers Victoria and Vision Australia Radio’s interview segments for 2022.   Join Crime Stoppers Victoria's Media Liaison Officer, Clare Dundas, and Vision Australia Radio's Peter Greco each month they discuss crime issues affecting the community and share helpful safety information.   On this episode, Clare and Peter discuss password hygiene. We all know t...

Welcome to the fifth of Crime Stoppers Victoria and Vision Australia Radio’s interview segments for 2022.   Join Crime Stoppers Victoria's Media Liaison Officer, Clare Dundas, and Vision Australia Radio's Peter Greco each month they discuss crime issues affecting the community and share helpful safety information.   On this episode, Clare and Peter discuss identity theft.   There ar...

Welcome to the fourth of Crime Stoppers Victoria and Vision Australia Radio’s interview segments for 2022.   Join Crime Stoppers Victoria's Media Liaison Officer, Clare Dundas, and Vision Australia Radio's Peter Greco each month they discuss crime issues affecting the community and share helpful safety information.   On this episode, Clare and Peter discuss investment scams   Invest...

Welcome to the third of Crime Stoppers Victoria and Vision Australia Radio’s interview segments for 2022.   Join Crime Stoppers Victoria's Media Liaison Coordinator, Lexie Jeuniewic, and Vision Australia Radio's Peter Greco each month they discuss crime issues affecting the community and share helpful safety information.   On this episode, Lexie and Peter discuss Crime Stoppers’ latest c...