Metro Bank has become the first UK bank to partner with award winning AI scam detector, Ask Silver – allowing customers to spot scams more easily and protect them from fraud.

With increasing concerns around child safety both online and in everyday life, parents, carers, and guardians in Scotland now have access to our new essential resource. ‘Keeping Children Safe: A Guide for Parents, Carers, and Guardians’ has been launched by the Hub to provide comprehensive advice on how to protect children from potential dangers, ranging from online risks to everyday safety concerns.

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. 

Safer Internet Day 2025 takes place on 11 February, with celebrations and learning based around the theme ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online‘.

Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre, the celebration sees thousands of organisations get involved to promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people.

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.