Meet Will and Jess, young Australians who saved tirelessly for their first home, only to have their $50,000 deposit vanish into a fraudulent mule account. Discover how Australian bank processes, flawed laws, and tech-savvy syndicates turn everyday Australians trying to pay a bill, buy a house or transfer money into digital bank robbery victims. Ilya Fomin was also duped into losing his home deposit when he settled on his first home purchase. Levin Salaberry also lost $91,650 buying his house, transferring money inside a Commbank branch to another Commbank mule account. We meet private investigators Ken Gamble (IFW Global) and Dan Halpin (Cybertrace), who know how global scam syndicates steal millions through mule accounts, fake term deposits, and cryptocurrency. Key moments: 0:00 - Introduction: The rise of digital bank robberies 1:17 - How first-home buyers Will Clinton and Jess Greentree lost $50,000 3:53 - Why Australian laws fail fraud victims 7:33 - The psychological toll of cybercrime 9:30 - Ilya Fomin's $282,000 loss to a mule account 11:50 - Levin Salaberry's in-branch transfer to a mule account 14:34 - Why Australia is a prime target for scammers 15:17 - Shocking links between scams and global terrorism 16:19 - The systemic failure to protect Australians ➡️ This investigative podcast dives deep into financial crimes, exposing the way legitimate companies and businesses are part of the complex web that relies on mule accounts and networks of tech-savvy foot soldiers doing the dirty work. Former police investigators and cybercrime experts reveal shocking ties between digital fraud and global terrorism. ➡️ Why is Australia a top target for these high-tech heists? Our property prices are the second most expensive on the planet and we have the world's largest pool of retirement savings, thanks to compulsory superannuation. Stay tuned as we expose the truth behind financial scams, fight for victims’ voices, and uncover what can be done to protect Australians. 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments: Do you know someone who has lost money to a scam or fraud? #TrueCrime #BankFraud #ScamAwareness #DaylightRobbery #DigitalSecurity #Investigations #cybercrimealert This episode deals with some tough discussions around mental health and victim-blaming. For emergency support, contact Lifeline, which let's you call FREE, even from your mobile. Lifeline is on 13 11 14 and available 24/7 For support after experiencing a financial crime, contact ID Care during business hours (Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm AEST) on 1800 595 160‍ QLD: 07 3555 5900 ACT & NSW: 02 8999 3356 VIC & TAS: 03 7018 2366 NT, SA & WA : 08 7078 7741