Cyber and Fraud Hub

Scotland's only charity that supports individuals who have fallen victim to online scams or fraud.

Contact via [email protected]

[Cyber and Fraud Hub @CyberFraudHub]

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.🔒

➡️ https://t.co/klP1MBo8Vy

[Cyber and Fraud Hub @CyberFraudHub]

📣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

➡️ https://t.co/jyAr2Xjxyg

[Cyber and Fraud Hub @CyberFraudHub]

🚨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

#CyberSecurity #DataBreach

[Cyber and Fraud Hub @CyberFraudHub]

📣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.

➡️ https://t.co/wQcFFKg2Ss

[Cyber and Fraud Hub @CyberFraudHub]

🚨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

➡️https://t.co/3bHjtiuuTu

[Cyber and Fraud Hub @CyberFraudHub]

🚨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.

➡️ https://t.co/3bHjtiuuTu

[Cyber and Fraud Hub @CyberFraudHub]

🚨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.

➡️ https://t.co/3bHjtiuuTu

[Cyber and Fraud Hub @CyberFraudHub]

🚨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.

➡️ https://t.co/3bHjtiuuTu

[Cyber and Fraud Hub @CyberFraudHub]

📢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: https://t.co/5V4OvshmuM

[Cyber and Fraud Hub @CyberFraudHub]

🚨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.

➡️ https://t.co/3bHjtiuuTu

[Cyber and Fraud Hub @CyberFraudHub]

🚨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➡️ https://t.co/wvj2mDJRuw

[Cyber and Fraud Hub @CyberFraudHub]

🎉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

➡️ https://t.co/o1diItGFpQ

[Cyber and Fraud Hub @CyberFraudHub]

🚨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
➡️https://t.co/R7R4RIep5H

[Cyber and Fraud Hub @CyberFraudHub]

🚨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.

➡️ https://t.co/aHMk9A5mfo

[Cyber and Fraud Hub @CyberFraudHub]

🎉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➡️ https://t.co/BpnhhZWrSV

#CyberResolutions

[Cyber and Fraud Hub @CyberFraudHub]

🚨If you’re completing your Self Assessment before the 31 January deadline, make sure you’re using official HMRC channels.

✔️Use https://t.co/7U6Ob4dHf2 or the HMRC app
🔗Be cautious of unsolicited messages
❌Don’t click unexpected links
📩Report scams: [email protected]

[HM Revenue & Customs @HMRCgovuk]

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. 💷⬇

https://t.co/jCwoJFqkUD

[CyberScotland @CyberResScot]

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: https://t.co/X8vh1qm0BJ

[Cyber and Fraud Hub @CyberFraudHub]

🎉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

➡️https://t.co/oPDRJ81QA2

[Cyber and Fraud Hub @CyberFraudHub]

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.🔒

➡️ https://t.co/klP1MBo8Vy

[Cyber and Fraud Hub @CyberFraudHub]

🎉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➡️
https://t.co/oPDRJ81QA2