A partnership between Crime Stoppers Victoria and BankVic will continue to help keep Brimbank residents keep their money safe while online.
For the second consecutive year, the two organisations will work together to raise public awareness about scams and online safety.
In 2021, scams cost victims more than $222 million.
A second instalment of an online safety series, with helpful online guides and practical tips will be released each month. Topics that will be covered include phishing scams and romance scams, and how to bank online safety.
These free resources will be available through the Crime Stoppers Victoria website and shared through Crime Stoppers Victoria’s social media and blog.
Crime Stoppers Victoria chief executive Stella Smith said the partnership is a joint endeavour to continue making Victoria a safer place.
“The internet plays such a vital role in everyday life, so it’s essential the public knows how to protect themselves from cybercriminals,” Ms Smith said.
“By once again collaborating with BankVic, Crime Stoppers Victoria hopes to increase online safety awareness in the community.”
BankVic chief Anthony DeFazio agrees.
“Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated and as we continue to spend more time online it’s important to make sure to know what to look out for,” he said.
“We are proud to be once again partnering with Crime Stoppers to ensure more Victorians know how to protect their financial information online and how to spot a scam.”
