SCAM ME
SCAM ME
Podcast Description
SCAM Me is a podcast uncovering the world of online scams and digital dangers, with a focus on protecting disabled and neurodivergent communities. Each episode tackles topics like social media safety, gaming risks, misinformation, and cybersecurity—empowering listeners with real stories, expert insights, and practical advice. Created by icaw-cic.com Project Sandbox, supported by Avon & Somerset Police Crime Commissioner and sponsored by https://www.culturegem.co.uk/ this series champions digital inclusion, online safety, and resilience.Stay informed, stay safe, and join the conversation on building a safer, more inclusive digital world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
This podcast focuses on a variety of themes including online scams, social media safety, misinformation, and cybersecurity, catering specifically to disabled and neurodivergent communities. Episodes feature practical advice and compelling stories, such as examining the history of scams and providing tips on utilizing AI tools to enhance online safety.
SCAM Me is a podcast uncovering the world of online scams and digital dangers, with a focus on protecting disabled and neurodivergent communities. Each episode tackles topics like social media safety, gaming risks, misinformation, and cybersecurity—empowering listeners with real stories, expert insights, and practical advice. Created by icaw-cic.com Project Sandbox, supported by Avon & Somerset Police Crime Commissioner and sponsored by https://www.culturegem.co.uk/ this series champions digital inclusion, online safety, and resilience.
Stay informed, stay safe, and join the conversation on building a safer, more inclusive digital world.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Adolescence | Scam Me Podcast
In this episode of ‘Scam Me,’ Tom, James, and Heidi discuss the Netflix series ‘Adolescence,’ which is filmed in the style of a play with one-shot episodes. The show covers themes such as loneliness, incels, and crime in schools, focusing on a 13-year-old boy who commits murder due to bullying and social media influence. The hosts delve into the dangers of social media, the spread of harmful ideologies, and the importance of parental awareness. They also highlight how the show emphasizes the need for better education for both parents and authorities on the nuanced impacts of social media on youth.
00:00 Introduction to Scam Me Podcast
00:18 Overview of Adolescence Show
00:48 Themes and Plot of Adolescence
01:43 Social Media’s Impact on Youth
03:55 Parental Control and Online Safety
05:08 Lessons Learned from Adolescence
08:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
08:51 Sponsor Message and Sign-off
Scam Me is the podcast that unpacks the wild world of online safety and scams through the lens of neurodiiversity and disability. Big thanks to our sponsors, funders and supporters:
Avon & Somerset Police & Crime Commissioner, Cutlure Gem and South Glos Disability Equality Network.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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