Cyber Crime
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This guide offers a clear overview of how cryptocurrencies function, explains why they are attractive to fraudsters and sets out the common types of scams (such as investment schemes, imposter frauds and romance scams) that misuse crypto‑assets. It includes practical […]
Read more Cryptocurrency Scam Guidance in modal dialogThis month’s CyberByte focuses on a growing online threat linked to our increasing reliance on digital wallets – often referred to as “digital pickpocketing.” As our lives become more digitally connected, the convenience of storing payment cards, tickets and IDs […]
Read more CyberByte – October 2025 in modal dialogThis month’s CyberByte is focused on a type of online Blackmail, referred to as sextortion, which is when a cybercriminal threatens to reveal or create sensitive or embarrassing information about the victim unless the victim meets their demands. This places the victim under […]
Read more CyberByte – September 2025 in modal dialogNational coverage providing expertise and specialist support to Local Policing and other departments. This includes technical assistance in the examination and analysis of digital devices. Both departments provide specialist support for National Online Child Abuse Protection (NOCAP) investigations, work closely […]
Read more Cybercrime Investigations and Digital Forensics in modal dialogInformation about online shopping and how to stay safe online.
Read more Online Shopping in modal dialogHow to report a phishing email to the NCSC.
Read more Phishing – how to report to the NCSC in modal dialogThis strategy sets out how Police Scotland will take a proactive approach to respond to cyber demand, ensuring that we are future focused and able to adapt our policing model to suit the needs of the communities they serve.
Read more Police Scotland’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020 in modal dialogYou can report Cybercrime as follows: By phoning 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency) In person at any police station
Read more Report Cybercrime in modal dialogReporting a cyber security incident to NCSC.
Read more Reporting a cyber security incident to NCSC in modal dialog