Cyber and Fraud Hub

Cyber and Fraud Hub Helps 450 Individuals and Recovers £1.15m in First Year  — CyberandFraudHub The Cyber and Fraud Hub, the only Scottish charity dedicated to supporting individuals affected by cybercrime, scams and fraud, is proud to share new figures showing our powerful impact in the first y...

📢Celebrating one year of the Cyber and Fraud Hub🛡️

Since July 2024, we’ve:
📞Supported 450+ victims
⚠️Tackled £18.2M in fraud cases
🔒Recovered £1.15M in losses
🌐Shared free resources with 12K+ users on our website

🔗Read more tinyurl.com/mr2cdd99
☎️Need help? 0808 281 3580

Scotland's only dedicated charity to supporting victims of online scams and cybercrime helps recover £1.15 million | FutureScot Scotland's only dedicated charity to supporting victims of online scams and cybercrime helps recover £1.15 million

Scotland’s only dedicated charity to supporting victims of online scams and cybercrime helps recover £1.15m. Led by former police officer Alex Dowall, Cyber and Fraud Hub provided vital assistance to over 450 individuals in first year of operations
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Data breach? Don’t panic.

The Cyber and Fraud Hub has released a free guide to help you take back control if your info’s been leaked.

Simple steps, clear advice. 📘 cyberfraudhub.org/resource-dat...

📞 Report to Police Scotland on 101

🚨Scam Alert: Ticket Scams🎫

With big events like the #Oasis reunion tour this summer, scammers are targeting fans through social media & fake resale sites.

Watch our short video to learn how to avoid ticket scams.

Read our full guidance➡️ tinyurl.com/4rhhwst6

#TicketFraud #CyberSecurity

🚨 What to do if your data is stolen:

1️⃣ Confirm the breach via official channels
2️⃣ Stay alert for phishing attempts
3️⃣ Change passwords & add 2FA
4️⃣ Monitor bank accounts
5️⃣ Watch accounts for unusual logins

Learn more in our Data Breaches guide
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#CyberSecurity #DataBreach

🚨Ticket Scams🚨

With the #Oasis reunion tour underway, and more dates still to come, scammers are targeting fans searching for tickets.

Protect Yourself:
🔒Buy only from official sellers
💳Use secure payment methods
📱Avoid buying tickets on social media

Read more➡️ tinyurl.com/2js232ex

📻With recent BBC Panorama ep, Fighting Cyber Criminals, shining a spotlight on cyber crime, our CEO, Alex Dowall shared expert insights into ransomware, data breaches and more in a BBC Radio Scotland interview

🎧Listen from 35:30 tinyurl.com/45y87bue
📘Our new #DataBreaches Guide tinyurl.com/3akz8uny

Great to welcome Rod Latham, Director Cyber Security and Digital Identity at the Dept for Science, Innovation and Technology today to talk about our work with organisations, the @cyberfraudhub.bsky.social, and programmes to improve cyber resilience across Scotland.

🛒 Beginning today, Amazon #PrimeDay (8–11 July) is a prime time for deals, but also for online scams.

Remember
🌐Shop only through the official amazon website or app
🔗Don’t click links in unexpected messages
📱Watch for fake ads or giveaways on social media

Read our guidance➡️ tinyurl.com/yp9xfrks

📣Data breaches🔐

If your personal data is compromised in a data breach of an org, it can have a range of potential consequences including:

🪪Identity theft
🌐Data sold on the dark web
🪝Becoming a target of phishing scams

Learn more in our new guide➡️ tinyurl.com/3akz8uny

#databreach #cybersecurity

New figures show that more than £106m was lost to romance fraud in the last year, as the numbers continue to rise year on year.

Read more about the devastating impact of romance fraud here: crimestoppers-uk.org/news-media/n...

🚨Fake Parking Fine Texts

They may
🔴Use urgent language
🔴Link to fake payment sites
🔴Claim to be official orgs such as the DVLA who do not send parking fines by text

Be vigilant: don't click suspicious links or share payment info via text

📞Need support? Contact our Incident Helpline 0808 281 3580

🚨Stay Safe While Gaming this Summer🎮

🛡️Quick safety tips include:
🟠Adjust privacy settings to limit messages & invites
🟠Use chat filters or disable chat to block harmful content
🟠Set parental controls for playtime & spending limits

Read more➡️ tinyurl.com/tjee4pf4

#Gaming #CyberSecurity

📣The UK government has confirmed the return of Winter Fuel Payments this year.

Remember:
✅If you're eligible, you’ll be paid automatically
📱Be vigilant of fraudsters. Do not share bank details by text, email or phone
☎️If you think you have been scammed, you can call our IR helpline on 0808 251 3580

📱Keep children safe on social media this summer!☀️

🔒Set accounts to private
⚠️Be careful sharing locations & plans
🗣️Talk about online safety
🚫Block/report harmful users
🔐Use strong passwords, 2FA & parental controls like TikTok’s Family Pairing

Find out more in our free guide➡️ tinyurl.com/tjee4pf4

🚨We're excited to announce our new partnership with
Neighbourhood Watch Scotland, helping to boost cyber and fraud resilience in communities across Scotland🔒

Find out more about Neighbourhood Watch Scotland
➡️ tinyurl.com/e7sezpec

Visit our resources page
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🚨Cryptocurrency Scams🚨

Cyber criminals exploit the unfamiliarity and complexity of cryptocurrency to mislead people into risky or fake investments.

⚠️Warning signs:
• Promises of guaranteed returns
• Urgent pressure to invest
• Unexpected offers out of nowhere

Learn more: tinyurl.com/yvh6nw2w

📣Cyber and Fraud Hub Welcomes New CEO

The Cyber and Fraud Hub is proud to announce Alex Dowall as CEO, ahead of its 1st anniversary. Alex brings extensive experience in policing and cyber crime, uniquely positioning him to lead our mission forward.

Read the full article➡️ tinyurl.com/4mj38hju

If you are an individual concerned that you have been the target of fraud or cyber crime, call our Incident Response Helpline or report it through our website.📱🌐

Our experts will support you with professional advice and recovery guidance.🛡️

➡️ cyberfraudhub.org/contact-us

#CyberSecurity #Fraud

📣Keeping Children Safe Online🔒

🌐Staying informed about online dangers is essential to protecting your child.

🚨Key risks highlighted in our new guide include:
🟠Oversharing Personal Info
🟠Dangerous Trends
🟠Unwanted Attention
🟠Scams & Phishing

➡️ tinyurl.com/tjee4pf4

#OnlineSafety #CyberSecurity

World Password Day: Why Passwords Still Matter  — CyberandFraudHub Today is World Password Day, a perfect opportunity to remind ourselves of the importance of password security, both at home and at work. Whether protecting personal information or managing sensitive b...

📣World Password Day🔐

📆Today is World Password Day, a great reminder that strong password habits are still one of the best ways to protect your personal and professional information from cyber threats.

🟠Read more in our new #WorldPasswordDay blog
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Keeping Children Safe Online: A Guide for Parents, Carers, and Guardians — CyberandFraudHub This guide aims to provide advice to parents, grandparents, carers, guardians, siblings, and children themselves, highlighting key things to look out for to stay safe online.

🚨Keeping Children Safe Online🛡️

🌐With children spending more time online, it’s crucial to understand the risks.

📕Our free guide helps parents, guardians, & carers protect children with privacy tips, platform guidance & advice on staying safe.

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🚨 Keeping Children Safe Online🔒

Our new guide covers many parental controls available to help create a safer online experience for children including:

🟠Router controls
🟠Device settings
🟠Mobile filters
🟠Parental control apps
🟠Privacy extensions

Read more➡️ tinyurl.com/tjee4pf4

#OnlineSafety

🚨Cyberbullying🚨

📱Cyberbullying is a common issue online and can seriously impact a young person's mental health.

📄Our guide breaks down protective measures, such as privacy controls, that can be taken to help improve a young person’s online experience.

Read the guide here➡️ tinyurl.com/tjee4pf4

📣Today is #IdentityManagementDay and we're raising awareness about the importance of protecting your personal information🔒

Simple tips:
🔑Use strong, unique passwords
🔒Enable Two-Factor Authentication(2FA)
📵Don’t share sensitive info online
📱Keep your devices updated
📄Check bank statements regularly

🚨Metro Bank has partnered with AI scam detector Ask Silver to launch the Metro Bank Scam Checker, helping customers spot scams quickly🔎

With £1 billion lost to fraud in 2023, this collaboration is an important step toward better fraud protection🤝

Read the full story here➡️ tinyurl.com/shue63ks

🚨 Keeping Young People Safe While Gaming 🎮

🛡️Quick safety tips include:
🟠Adjust privacy settings to limit messages & invites
🟠Use chat filters or disable chat to block harmful content
🟠Set parental controls for playtime & spending limits

Find out more in our new guide➡️ tinyurl.com/tjee4pf4

In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:

🗨️Locksmith Scams
🗨️Consumer Rights: Misleading Sales Practices
🗨️'Leftover Tarmac' Scams
🗨️Phone Provider Scams
🗨️New Guide to Keeping Children Safe Online
🗨️Vehicle Tax Scams

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🚨Keeping Young People Safe on Social Media🔒

📱Our new free guide provides parents, carers, and guardians with tips on social media features and harm prevention measures.

🛡️Quick safety tips:
✔Set accounts to private
✔Monitor interactions
✔Disable location sharing

Find out more➡️ tinyurl.com/tjee4pf4

🚨New Guide Launched to Help Keep Children Safe Online🛡️

With children online more than ever, it's crucial to understand the risks.

Our new free guide covers:
📱Social media, gaming & messaging safety
🔒Privacy settings & parental controls
🌐Encouraging open conversations

➡️ tinyurl.com/tjee4pf4