Cyber and Fraud Hub
@CyberFraudHub
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Scotland's only charity that supports individuals who have fallen victim to online scams or fraud. Incident Response Helpline: 0808 281 3580
Joined June 2024
If you suspect you have been a victim of cyber crime or #fraud, contact our Incident Response Helpline at 0808 281 3580 or report it via our website📞💻 Our team will provide expert guidance and support to help in your recovery🔒 ➡️ https://t.co/klP1MBo8Vy
#CyberSecurity #Scams
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Brilliant to see team members from both the Hub and the @cyberfraudcen taking on @thekiltwalk this weekend to help raise money for our charity. Every donation helps us continue to support individuals affected by cyber crime and fraud. Support us here➡️ https://t.co/6g15AVWT8f
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Thank you to our Centre and Hub team members for taking on the @thekiltwalk, to support the fantastic work of @CyberFraudHub this weekend. The Hub is Scotland's only charity that works closely with the banking industry, policing and technology partners to support individuals who
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🚩Identify the Red Flags of #RomanceFraud 🚩 🌹Rush to romance: Strong feelings expressed early 💸Requests for money: Emergencies, travel costs, or gift cards 📱Avoiding contact: Excuses to dodge video calls or meeting Read our full guidance➡️ https://t.co/wvj2mDJRuw
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🚨Employment Scams⚠️ Fraudsters lure people with fake job offers, often remote roles with promises of easy money. Victims are then asked to pay fees or deposits, which are never returned. Remember: ✅ Real employers won’t ask for money ✅ Be cautious of unsolicited job offers
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🛡️Protect Yourself from SIM Swap Fraud📱 ✉️If you lose service or get unexpected alerts, call your network provider immediately. 💻Avoid oversharing personal details. 🔒Use 2FA with an authenticator app. Guidance provided by @PoliceScotland ➡️ https://t.co/t2MDvJADY6
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🛡️Phishing After a #DataBreach📩 Criminals may use stolen details to send scam emails, texts, or calls. 🔎Watch for: 🟠Odd senders 🟠Urgent language 🟠Suspicious links/attachments 🟠Poor grammar 🟠“Too good to be true” offers Learn more in our guide ➡️ https://t.co/4OgG5kNtDZ
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📚Back to School: Keeping Children Safe Online🛡️ As the new school year begins, help protect your child’s online experience. 🛡️Key steps: 🟠Review privacy settings 🟠Encourage open conversations 🟠Teach blocking & reporting Free guide➡️ https://t.co/jyAr2Xjxyg
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Great to visit @cyberfraudcen. Working together with partners, we will detect, disrupt and defeat the cyber criminals and scammers who prey on the public — and we will make sure they face the full force of the law.
Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome Minister of State Dan Jarvis MP alongside key partners, including Rebecca Hinchcliffe from Barclays and Janice Crawford from NatWest, along with Alex Dowall from The Cyber and Fraud Hub to officially launch our Financial Fraud Group – a
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📢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 https://t.co/jzc6DWdAWa ☎️Need help? 0808 281 3580
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The Cyber and Fraud Hub has recovered £1.15m in its first year of operations supporting individuals affected by cyber-crime, scams, and fraud. Full story https://t.co/keLqiQHrEq
#Tech | #News | #CyberandFraudHub | #OnlineFraud | #CyberCrime
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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 ⬇️ https://t.co/Yx3YLbJyiA
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Scotland's only dedicated charity to supporting victims of online scams and cybercrime helps recover £1.15 million
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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. 📘 https://t.co/NTx86FAnA5 📞 Report to Police Scotland on 101
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🚨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➡️ https://t.co/pT234SkikO
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If you are worried that you have been a victim of cyber crime or #fraud, contact our Incident Response Helpline at 0808 281 3580 or report it via our website📞 Our expert team will provide guidance and support to aid in your recovery🔒 ➡️ https://t.co/klP1MBo8Vy
#CyberSecurity
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🚨What to do if your data is stolen: 1️⃣Confirm the breach via official channels 2️⃣Stay alert for phishing 3️⃣Change passwords & add 2FA 4️⃣Monitor bank accounts 5️⃣Watch accounts for unusual logins Full Data Breaches guide ➡️ https://t.co/4OgG5kNtDZ
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🚨Ticket Scams🚨 With the #Oasis reunion tour underway, and more dates still to come, scammers are targeting fans searching for tickets. 🔒Buy only from official sellers 💳Use secure payment methods 📱Avoid buying tickets on social media Read more➡️ https://t.co/8l12L1Wwj3
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📻With recent BBC Panorama ep, Fighting Cyber Criminals, shining a spotlight on cyber crime, our CEO, Alex Dowall, shared insights into ransomware, data breaches and more in a BBC Radio Scotland interview. 🎧From 35:30 https://t.co/gpWbqGehZj 📘Our Guide https://t.co/4OgG5kNtDZ
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🚨 Identity Theft 🪪 Stolen personal info can be used to impersonate you and commit fraud. 🛡️ Prevent it: 🔒 Use strong passwords + 2FA 🧾 Check your credit report regularly 🌐 Be careful with what you share online Learn more https://t.co/4OgG5kNtDZ
#IdentityTheft #DataBreach
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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, and the programmes to improve cyber resilience across Scotland.
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The Cyber and Fraud Hub has a useful guide called Keeping Children Safe Online - it covers: 🎮How video games work & how to change settings 📱Social media platforms & safety features 💻Router parental controls 📱Privacy add-ons & settings Download➡️ https://t.co/6BY0b5sI2U
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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.
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