After finding the love of her life online, Sharon Armstrong was sure she was headed for her ‘happily ever after.’ Instead, she spent two years in prison.

She fell for the wrong guy, believed the wrong stories… 
And uncovering the psychological tactics used against her, along with those used in many other scams, shows that nobody is immune. 

Anatomy of a Scam is hosted by Deborah Knight and features:


Sharon Armstrong


Monica Whitty - Professor of Human Factors in Cyber Security at Monash University


David Lacey - Managing Director, IDCARE 

Anatomy of a Scam is made in collaboration with CommBank. Stay CommBank Safe with services that help protect you from scams and fraud 24/7. Remember 3 simple steps: Stop. Check. Reject. 

After finding the love of her life online, Sharon Armstrong was sure she was headed for her ‘happily ever after.’ Instead, she spent two years in prison.
She fell for the wrong guy, believed the wrong stories… And uncovering the psychological tactics used against her, along with those used in many other scams, shows that nobody is immune. 
Anatomy of a Scam is hosted by Deborah Knight and features:
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Sharon Armstrong
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Monica Whitty - Professor of Human Factors in Cyber Security at Monash University
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David Lacey - Managing Director, IDCARE 
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</ul>
Anatomy of a Scam is made in collaboration with CommBank.<a href="https://www.commbank.com.au/support/security.html" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.commbank.com.au/support/security.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1671144253062000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26CmjzWT9su-2QIWXYq-wu"> Stay CommBank Safe with services that help protect you from scams and fraud 24/7</a>. Remember 3 simple steps: Stop. Check. Reject.

Australia faces an epidemic of scams, a daily barrage of dodgy texts, phone calls and emails from anonymous cyber criminals and con artists, domestic and abroad.

And in this new era of Artificial Intelligence, scams are more scam-ouflaged than ever before.

Financial losses are mounting but the true cost of scams amounts to more than lost dollars, with emotional damage inflicted on individuals, families and businesses.

Law enforcement authorities concede we cannot arrest our way out of this problem; education is key.

Understanding how scammers target us with methods old and new, aided by cutting-edge technology, is the first step towards recognising a scam in the wild and taking the necessary steps to stop it.

Episodes feature experts in cyber security and law enforcement, as well as real scam victims who share their personal experiences in a bid to warn others. 

Hosted by Deborah Knight and Trevor Long, Anatomy of a Scam is made in collaboration with CommBank. Stay CommBank safe with services that help protect you from scams and fraud. Remember: Stop, Check, Reject.

Australia faces an epidemic of scams, a daily barrage of dodgy texts, phone calls and emails from anonymous cyber criminals and con artists, domestic and abroad.
And in this new era of Artificial Intelligence, scams are more scam-ouflaged than ever before.
Financial losses are mounting but the true cost of scams amounts to more than lost dollars, with emotional damage inflicted on individuals, families and businesses.
Law enforcement authorities concede we cannot arrest our way out of this problem; education is key.
Understanding how scammers target us with methods old and new, aided by cutting-edge technology, is the first step towards recognising a scam in the wild and taking the necessary steps to stop it.
Episodes feature experts in cyber security and law enforcement, as well as real scam victims who share their personal experiences in a bid to warn others. 
Hosted by Deborah Knight and Trevor Long, Anatomy of a Scam is made in collaboration with CommBank. Stay CommBank safe with services that help protect you from scams and fraud. Remember: Stop, Check, Reject.

Anatomy of a Scam

‘Not so Happily Ever After’: Romance and the Psychology of a Scam

In the age of AI, scammers are now equipped with a new arsenal for exploitation - and we need similarly new defences to match. This raises a pressing question: Are we caught in a relentless, technological arms race against scams? Or is the most effective tool for fighting scams an organic one? 

Featuring:
Kevin Gosschalk - Founder and CEO, Arkose Labs
Professor Dali Kaafar - Executive Director of the Cyber Security Hub, School of Computing, Macquarie University
Victor Dominello - Co-Founder ServiceGen, former NSW Digital Government Minister
Brendan Goode - Chief Security Officer, Commonwealth Bank

Hosted by Deb Knight and Trevor Long, Anatomy of a Scam is made in collaboration with CommBank. Stay CommBank Safe with services that help protect you from scams and fraud. Remember 3 simple steps: Stop. Check. Reject.

In the age of AI, scammers are now equipped with a new arsenal for exploitation - and we need similarly new defences to match. This raises a pressing question: Are we caught in a relentless, technological arms race against scams? Or is the most effective tool for fighting scams an organic one? 
Featuring:
<ul>
<li>Kevin Gosschalk - Founder and CEO, Arkose Labs</li>
<li>Professor Dali Kaafar - Executive Director of the Cyber Security Hub, School of Computing, Macquarie University</li>
<li>Victor Dominello - Co-Founder ServiceGen, former NSW Digital Government Minister</li>
<li>Brendan Goode - Chief Security Officer, Commonwealth Bank</li>
</ul>
Hosted by Deb Knight and Trevor Long, Anatomy of a Scam is made in collaboration with CommBank. <a href="https://www.commbank.com.au/support/security.html" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.commbank.com.au/support/security.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1701321946267000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3W7i-irsMSMGirppLpDSw0">Stay CommBank Safe with services that help protect you from scams and fraud.</a> Remember 3 simple steps: Stop. Check. Reject.

Fighting Fire with Fire: Tech Tools for Stifling Scams

The desire for riches beyond our dreams can obscure even the most obvious signs of an investment scam, blinding us to the red flags and warnings. It goes some way to explaining why Australians lose more money to dodgy investments than any other type of scam. In this episode, learn to open your eyes, spot the signs, and beware of false profits.

Featuring:
Joe - investment scam victim
Ken Gamble - Executive Chairman of IFW Global
Kirsty Dunn - Director of Communications, Tinder Australia

Hosted by Deb Knight and Trevor Long, Anatomy of a Scam is made in collaboration with CommBank. Stay CommBank Safe with services that help protect you from scams and fraud. Remember 3 simple steps: Stop. Check. Reject.

The desire for riches beyond our dreams can obscure even the most obvious signs of an investment scam, blinding us to the red flags and warnings. It goes some way to explaining why Australians lose more money to dodgy investments than any other type of scam. In this episode, learn to open your eyes, spot the signs, and beware of false profits.
Featuring:
<ul>
<li>Joe - investment scam victim</li>
<li>Ken Gamble - Executive Chairman of IFW Global</li>
<li>Kirsty Dunn - Director of Communications, Tinder Australia</li>
</ul>
Hosted by Deb Knight and Trevor Long, Anatomy of a Scam is made in collaboration with CommBank. <a href="https://www.commbank.com.au/support/security.html" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.commbank.com.au/support/security.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1701321946267000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3W7i-irsMSMGirppLpDSw0">Stay CommBank Safe with services that help protect you from scams and fraud.</a> Remember 3 simple steps: Stop. Check. Reject.

False Profits: Spotting the Red Flags of Investment Scams

If you encounter a scam, chances are it's a phishing scam - but what are the odds you'll fall for it? What variables factor into the outcome? And how does technology potentially stack the odds in favour of the scammer?

Featuring:
Nina
Professor Ofir Turel - Professor Information Systems Management, University of Melbourne 
Bec Warren - Executive General Manager, Small Business Banking, CommBank

Hosted by Deb Knight and Trevor Long, Anatomy of a Scam is made in collaboration with CommBank. Stay CommBank Safe with services that help protect you from scams and fraud. Remember 3 simple steps: Stop. Check. Reject.

If you encounter a scam, chances are it's a phishing scam - but what are the odds you'll fall for it? What variables factor into the outcome? And how does technology potentially stack the odds in favour of the scammer?
Featuring:
<ul>
<li>Nina</li>
<li>Professor Ofir Turel - Professor Information Systems Management, University of Melbourne </li>
<li>Bec Warren - Executive General Manager, Small Business Banking, CommBank</li>
</ul>
Hosted by Deb Knight and Trevor Long, Anatomy of a Scam is made in collaboration with CommBank. <a href="https://www.commbank.com.au/support/security.html" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.commbank.com.au/support/security.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1701321946267000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3W7i-irsMSMGirppLpDSw0">Stay CommBank Safe with services that help protect you from scams and fraud.</a> Remember 3 simple steps: Stop. Check. Reject.

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