Monica Whitty is a Professor and Director of the Cyber Security Hub at Monash University, specialising in cybercrime, online deception, and the psychology behind scams.

In this episode, Prof. Whitty reveals the expert evidence she provided to save an Australian woman from death row. She discusses the personality traits of romance scam victims and identifies the strongest predictors of vulnerability to these scams. Prof. Whitty also offers practical advice for banks and dating apps on protecting their users, along with expert guidance on what to do (and avoid) if someone you know is caught in a romance scam.

Learn more about Monica Whitty: Monash University Profile