@CyberFraudHub

Scotland's only charity that supports individuals who have fallen victim to online scams or fraud. Contact via [email protected]

cyberfraudhub.org/
Joined June 2024
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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
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📣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
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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 ➡️ tinyurl.com/3akz8uny #CyberSecurity #DataBreach
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📣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
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🚨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/romancefra…
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🚨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/romancefra…
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🚨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/romancefra…
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🚨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/romancefra…
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📢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-res…
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🚨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/romancefra…
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🚨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
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🎉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/cryptoguid…
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🚨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
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🚨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-dat…
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🎉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
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🚨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: [email protected]
HM Revenue & Customs
@HMRCgovukJan 13
The #SelfAssessment deadline is fast approaching. 🚨 File yours online today and pay your bill before the deadline. You can check what you owe and pay securely through the HMRC app. 💷⬇ gov.uk/log-in-file-self-asse…
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Cyber and Fraud Hub retweeted
CyberScotland@CyberResScotJan 21
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-d…
Blue CyberScotland graphic with a subtle grid background and the CyberScotland logo in the top left. Large white text reads “Feeling rushed into crypto? Pause and check.” Smaller text says “Fraudulent offers often use urgency. Learn the red flags, how to verify platforms and what to do if you are targeted.” In the bottom right is an illustration of stacked blue and yellow coins.

ALT Blue CyberScotland graphic with a subtle grid background and the CyberScotland logo in the top left. Large white text reads “Feeling rushed into crypto? Pause and check.” Smaller text says “Fraudulent offers often use urgency. Learn the red flags, how to verify platforms and what to do if you are targeted.” In the bottom right is an illustration of stacked blue and yellow coins.

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🎉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-y…
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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
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🎉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-y…
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