The Cyber and Fraud Hub is proud to announce the launch of our new partnerships with eight esteemed organisations across Scotland.

Building upon existing partnerships with the UK Banking industry and Police Scotland, these collaborations represent a unified effort to combat cyber crime and fraud, while also strengthening support systems for those affected.

As online sales reach record levels, the convenience of shopping from home brings potential dangers such as phishing scams, fraudulent websites, and malware. It’s important to stay vigilant when shopping online, especially during the holiday season, as cybercriminals often exploit the surge in online traffic.

With statistics this year from Age Scotland showing that over 400,000 older people living in Scotland have been targeted by scammers, it has never been more important to protect yourself and others from falling victim to fraudsters.

The Cyber and Fraud Hub, launched earlier this year by the Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland to support members of the public affected by cyber and fraud crime, has received a substantial donation to support its first two years from car industry leader Arnold Clark, to support more people to stay safe online.