Cyber and Fraud Hub
cyberfraudhub.bsky.social
Cyber and Fraud Hub
@cyberfraudhub.bsky.social
Scotland's only charity that supports individuals who have fallen victim to online scams or fraud.

cyberfraudhub.org

Incident Response Helpline: 0808 281 3580
🚨The Importance of Passwords🔒

🛡️Read our #password guidance to learn about:

✅Simple mistakes to avoid
✅Why password managers & 2 Factor Authentication are important
✅How to create strong, memorable passwords with @NCSC's '3 Random Words'

➡️ tinyurl.com/58sxenuh

#Cyber #Passwords
November 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
🚨 Protect yourself from scams across Meta platforms.

🛡️Visit the Meta Scam Prevention Hub for tools to help spot scams, report fraud and secure your accounts
➡️ www.meta.com/gb/safety/scam-prevention/

View our Self Help Tools page for more resources
➡️ cyberfraudhub.org/self-help

#Meta #Cyber
October 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
⚠️Car Finance Compensation Scams🚗

📰Following the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s proposal of a car finance compensation scheme, there have been reports of fraudsters pretending to be lenders to trick people into sharing personal info or paying fake fees.
(Source: www.fca.org.uk/news/news-st...)
October 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
📢Investment Scams📊

How they work:
1️⃣Approaches through emails, social media ads, or more.
2️⃣A “great investment” is offered, usually low risk and high returns.
3️⃣You’re pressured to act fast before the chance disappears.
4️⃣Any money sent is lost to the scammer

Read more➡️ tinyurl.com/u9wx2xhp
October 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
🚨Identify the Red Flags of Romance Fraud🚩

🌹Rush to romance: Strong feelings expressed very quickly
💸Requests for money: For gift cards, emergencies, or more
📱Avoiding contact: Excuses to dodge video calls or meeting
🕵️Inconsistent stories: Details that change or don’t add up

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Romance Fraud — Identify the Red Flags — CyberandFraudHub
Romance fraud, also known as a romance scam, occurs when fraudsters use a fake profile to trick victims into believing they are in a genuine romantic relationship, with the aim of exploiting them for ...
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September 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🛡️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.

Read our full Sim Swap guidance here
➡️ tinyurl.com/4nhmrwht

#Fraud #Guidance #Security
August 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🛡️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
➡️ tinyurl.com/3akz8uny

#CyberSecurity #Phishing
August 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
📚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

Read more in our free guide➡️ tinyurl.com/tjee4pf4

#BackToSchool #OnlineSecurity
August 14, 2025 at 12:44 PM
📢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
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...
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August 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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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
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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
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August 7, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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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
August 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🚨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
August 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
🚨 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
➡️ tinyurl.com/3akz8uny

#CyberSecurity #DataBreach
July 29, 2025 at 10:25 AM
🚨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
July 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM
📻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
July 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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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.bsky.social, and programmes to improve cyber resilience across Scotland.
July 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
🛒 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
July 8, 2025 at 11:27 AM
📣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
July 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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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...
June 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🚨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
June 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🚨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
June 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
📣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
June 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
📱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
June 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🚨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
➡️ tinyurl.com/4ahyuk2v
June 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🚨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
May 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM