Cyber and Fraud Hub

If you are worried that you have been a target 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.🔒 ➡️ cyberfraudhub.org/contact-us

📣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

🚨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 ➡️ tinyurl.com/3akz8uny #CyberSecurity #DataBreach

📣Free Cyber Drop-in Clinic for @CyberResScot Week! 👩‍💻If you have any cyber-related questions, we're here to help! 💻Stop by @AbertayCQ for insightful discussions with experts from the Hub, @PoliceScotland, @nwatchscotland and @AbertayUni students. ➡️ cyberfraudhub.org/events

🚨Red Flags of #RomanceFraud💘 🚩Requests for Money or Sensitive Info💰 The scammer asks for money, sensitive personal info or help with financial transactions 🔒Tip: If they make these requests, don't share anything and end communication immediately ➡️cyberfraudhub.org/romancefraud

🚨Red Flags of #RomanceFraud💘 🚩Too Good to Be True⚠️ Profiles may seem unusually perfect. Photos can look overly polished and may be stolen or AI-generated. 🔒Tip: If it feels unrealistic, pause. Don’t build trust based only on messages or images. ➡️ cyberfraudhub.org/romancefraud

🚨Red Flags of Romance Fraud💘 🚩Push for Privacy🔐 Scammers often try to move chats off dating apps and insist on secrecy. 🔒Tip: Stay on the app where you connected and talk to a trusted friend or family member about your online relationships. ➡️ cyberfraudhub.org/romancefraud

🚨Red Flags of Romance Fraud💘 🚩Rush to Romance⏱️ Scammers may profess deep feelings early to create emotional dependence and pressure you to act quickly. 🔒Tip: Take your time to build a relationship and be cautious of quick declarations of love. ➡️ cyberfraudhub.org/romancefraud

📢Safer Internet Day 2026🛡️ New research from the UK Safer Internet Centre @UK_SIC, supported by @Nominet, is out today for #SaferInternetDay – exploring young people’s attitudes to AI and how it’s shaping their online lives. Read more: saferinternet.org.uk/sid-research

🚨Red Flags of Romance Fraud💘 🚩Refusing to Meet🧑‍🦰👩‍🦰 If the person you connect with refuses to meet in-person or video chat, they might be hiding something. 🔒Tip: Suggest a video call or meetup and disengage if they repeatedly avoid it. ➡️ cyberfraudhub.org/romancefraud

🚨The Red Flags of Romance Fraud🚩 💕With Valentine's Day near, it's important to be vigilant of #RomanceFraud. 🛡️Throughout the week we will highlight key red flags of Romance Fraud taken from our new guidance, to help raise awareness. Read more➡️ tinyurl.com/3xnu4dzc

🎉New Year, New Security Habits🔒 🛡️Cyber Resolution: Be cautious with investments📈 Stay safe: 🟠Be wary of offers promising high/guaranteed returns 🟠Avoid pressure to act quickly or be discrete 🟠Take time to research & check firms are authorised ➡️ cyberfraudhub.org/cryptoguide

🚨Data Privacy Day 📅Today is #DataPrivacyDay, a reminder of how valuable your personal information is, and how important it is to understand how it’s used. Protect your #data online, with our our free guide: Protecting Your Personal Information ➡️cyberfraudhub.org/databreach

🚨Free Cyber Drop-in Clinic for @CyberResScot Week! 👩‍💻If you have any cyber-related questions, we're here to help! 💻Stop by @AbertayCQ for insightful discussions with experts from the Hub, @PoliceScotland, @nwatchscotland and @AbertayUni students. ➡️ cyberfraudhub.org/events-databas…

🎉New Year, New Security Habits🔒 🛡️Cyber Resolution: Avoid oversharing online🌐 Stay safe: 🟠Review privacy settings 🟠Avoid sharing sensitive personal details 🟠Be cautious with quizzes and giveaways Learn more in our free guide➡️ cyberfraudhub.org/databreach #CyberResolutions

🚨If you’re completing your Self Assessment before the 31 January deadline, make sure you’re using official HMRC channels. ✔️Use GOV.UK or the HMRC app 🔗Be cautious of unsolicited messages ❌Don’t click unexpected links 📩Report scams: phishing@hmrc.gov.uk

Crypto investments should never rely on pressure or secrecy. A new guide from @CyberFraudHub, @PoliceScotland and @coinbase explains how to avoid fraudulent crypto offers and stay more secure. Read it here: cyberfraudhub.org/resource-datab…

🎉New Year, New Security Habits🔒 🛡️Cyber Resolution: Be Alert to Phishing🎣 Warning signs: ⚠️Unexpected message asking you to click or share info ⚠️Urgent language ⚠️Request for personal or login details ⚠️Link or sender details that don’t look right ➡️cyberfraudhub.org/news/new-year-…

If you are concerned 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 team will provide expert guidance and support to aid in your recovery.🔒 ➡️ cyberfraudhub.org/contact-us

🎉New Year, New Security Habits🔒 🛡️Cyber Resolution: Turn on Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)📱 🟠Check which accounts offer 2FA 🟠Choose the strongest option available (apps or biometrics) 🟠Set up a backup verification method Full #CyberResolutions➡️ cyberfraudhub.org/news/new-year-…