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Matty Acton: "My son was targeted by a predator”

Matty Acton: "My son was targeted by a predator”

Stav, Abby & Matt
11 min
10 Feb
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About the episode

This isn't our usual show, but it’s a conversation every parent needs to hear. We’re sharing a special episode from The Briefing podcast where Matt sits down with Sacha Barbour Gatt to tell a deeply personal story: the moment he realised his son was being targeted by an online predator. It’s a tough listen, but an incredibly important one. Matt opens up about the "sextortion" scam that hit his family, what he wishes he’d done differently, and the red flags we all need to watch out for. If you or someone you know needs help, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or reach out to 1800 RESPECT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.