Crime Stoppers Victoria and BankVic have extended their partnership to raise awareness about cybercrime and to help keep the community safe.
Online scams are becoming more sophisticated and easier to perpetrate, with Australians losing a staggering $568 million to scams in 2022. With huge losses impacting Australians, Crime Stoppers Victoria and BankVic will aim to prevent online crime by educating the community on current online scams and providing online safety tips and trends.
“Each year, the community faces new and more complex online scams. Crime Stoppers Victoria continues to educate the public about staying vigilant and safe online. Our partnership with BankVic supports our efforts, bringing real-time consumer experiences and technical knowledge to our communications,” said Crime Stoppers Victoria Chief Executive Stella Smith.
Anthony De Fazio, CEO of BankVic, said “We are excited as we build on our longstanding partnership with Crime Stoppers Victoria, helping to create strong, safe, and healthy communities for our members and the wider community. It’s important to BankVic that we are supporting a program that supports our members in their workplace.”
To help protect people from cyber-criminals, Crime Stoppers and BankVic are thrilled to unveil the third instalment of their successful online safety series.
Each month, new helpful online guides and practical tips will be released. Topics that will be covered include:
- Hacking — including the most common methods used and how to avoid becoming a victim.
- Safe online practices for you and your family — how to protect yourself and your family from the many financial and security dangers posed by the internet.
- Betting and sports investment scams — identifying online gambling camouflaged as legitimate investments.
The recent ‘Spotting a Scam’ podcast series covered a broad range of scams and we can expect to see another podcast release with expert insights and tips in 2023.
You’ll be able to find these free resources here and be sure to keep an eye out for practical online safety tips on Crime Stoppers Victoria’s social media.
BankVic is committed to serving police, health, emergency, and public services, along with their families. Find out more about BankVic and why they are such an important partner to Crime Stoppers Victoria here.