Crime Stoppers announces partnership

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,” Crime Stoppers Victoria Chief Executive Stella Smith said.

“We are excited to continue to build our partnership with Crime Stoppers Victoria, as we help to create strong, safe, and healthy communities for our members and the wider community. It also means we’re supporting a program that supports our members in their workplace,” CEO of BankVic, Anthony De Fazio, added.

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 can find the free resources at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/current-focus/onlinesafety.