The metaverse is rapidly transforming into a new digital frontier where immersive experiences meet real-world value, driven by cryptocurrencies and NFTs. However, this exciting evolution has opened a new battleground for sophisticated cybercrimes, including virtual identity theft, deep fake impersonation, NFT hacking, and pervasive social engineering tactics. This podcast delves into the escalating threats to personal privacy from intrusive VR data collection and the significant challenges law enforcement faces in policing these anonymous, cross-jurisdictional virtual worlds.