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Please see below message and linked bulletin from Trading Standards Scotland.
27/02/25
Welcome to the latest edition of the Scam Share bulletin, which is available to view by clicking here.
Stay Scam Aware and please keep sharing any relevant information in this bulletin with friends and family.
To mark CyberScotland Week, a week-long series of events on cyber awareness and cyber security, this edition of the bulletin will focus on staying safe online and avoiding cyber scams.
Since launching in July 2024, the Cyber and Fraud Hub has made significant strides in the fight against cyber enabled fraud, helping individuals protect themselves from financial loss. To date the Hub has:
These figures highlight the growing demand for expert guidance in tackling cyber fraud, with the Hub playing a crucial role in safeguarding individuals across Scotland.
The Hub has also played an active role in raising awareness and educating the public about fraud prevention. The team continues to promote how to stay safe via free brochures, news and advice on their website and social media channels. Recent support included
A Guide to Avoiding Fraud and Scams for Older People, and a series of how-to videos that help when a social media account is hacked.
For anyone affected by fraud or looking for advice on protecting themselves or their loved one, visit https://cyberfraudhub.org or contact the free helpline at 0808 281 3580.
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Recently Reported Scams
Ongoing Scams / Campaigns
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Where to Report Scams
Scams
In Scotland, report all scams to Advice Direct Scotland by calling 0808 164 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or online at www.consumeradvice.scot
Fraud
If you have been the victim of fraud, report it to Police Scotland on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
Suspicious Emails
You can forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk and send links from websites which you think are trying to scam the public to the National Cyber Security Centre’s scam website reporting service at www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/about-this-website/report-scam-website
Suspicious Text Messages
If you receive a suspicious text message you can forward it to 7726. The free-of-charge ‘7726’ service enables your provider to investigate and take action if malicious content is found.
