Cyber Crime

1 Download resource

Cryptocurrency Scam Guidance

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 advice on both spotting warning signs and protecting yourself.

The guide is designed to help you stay safe in the fast‑moving world of crypto and recognise when things may be too good to be true.

Related resources

Cyber Training for Staff

Free online training that explains why cyber security matters and how to stay safe. Topics include phishing, passwords, device security, and incident reporting.

Scottish Public Sector Supplier Cyber Security Guidance Note

Promotes a consistent approach to supplier cyber security across Scotland’s public sector.

Sextortion

Sextortion is a type of cyber-enabled extortion which involves the threat of sharing sexual information, images or clips to extort money from you, whether images actually exist or not. Police Scotland have advice on what you can do to reduce […]

Digital inclusion

We live in a digital world, but some people remain excluded. Digital inclusion is the process of providing the tools and access for those that are excluded.

Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre – Vulnerability Coordination: Policy and Procedure

Policy for alerting and coordinating responses to new cyber vulnerabilities affecting Scottish public sector organisations.

Reports and Advisories

The NCSC’s response, reports and advisories on cyber security matters affecting the UK.