Crime Stoppers Victoria explores themes in crime and safety. We speak with subject matter experts to learn more about these issues to provide listeners with an awareness and how as a community, we can assist where possible.
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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?
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‘The Dark Side of Social Media (https://bit.ly/dark-side-of-social-media)’ is a new Crime Stoppers Victoria podcast series in partnership with BankVic (https://www.bankvic.com.au/) 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.
Across five short, powerful episodes, this series brings together real stories and expert insights to uncover how offenders operate, who they target, and the subtle warning signs that are easy to miss.
If you use social media, or someone you care about does, this is a series you can’t miss.
Featuring real victim experiences, expert voices, and clear, practical takeaways, ‘The Dark Side of Social Media (https://bit.ly/dark-side-of-social-media)’ goes beyond awareness, showing you what to look for, when to act, and how to protect yourself and those around you.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
14 Apr 2026
Episode 2: The Dark Side of Social Media
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?
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‘The Dark Side of Social Media (https://bit.ly/dark-side-of-social-media)’ is a new Crime Stoppers Victoria podcast series in partnership with BankVic (https://www.bankvic.com.au/) 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.
Across five short, powerful episodes, this series brings together real stories and expert insights to uncover how offenders operate, who they target, and the subtle warning signs that are easy to miss.
If you use social media, or someone you care about does, this is a series you can’t miss.
Featuring real victim experiences, expert voices, and clear, practical takeaways, ‘The Dark Side of Social Media (https://bit.ly/dark-side-of-social-media)’ goes beyond awareness, showing you what to look for, when to act, and how to protect yourself and those around you.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
14 Apr 2026
Episode 1: The Dark Side of Social Media
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 (https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/current-focus/onlinesafety/dark-side-of-social-media).
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‘The Dark Side of Social Media (https://bit.ly/dark-side-of-social-media)’ is a new Crime Stoppers Victoria podcast series in partnership with BankVic (https://www.bankvic.com.au/) 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.
Across five short, powerful episodes, this series brings together real stories and expert insights to uncover how offenders operate, who they target, and the subtle warning signs that are easy to miss.
If you use social media, or someone you care about does, this is a series you can’t miss.
Featuring real victim experiences, expert voices, and clear, practical takeaways, ‘The Dark Side of Social Media (https://bit.ly/dark-side-of-social-media)’ goes beyond awareness, showing you what to look for, when to act, and how to protect yourself and those around you.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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