Scotland’s Cyber and Fraud Hub is marking its successes over the last six months, which has seen the charity make significant strides in the fight against cyber-enabled fraud, and help hundreds of individuals protect themselves from financial loss.

Since launching in July 2024, the Cyber and Fraud Hub has assisted 228 individuals through its helpline and fraud triage service, helping to resolve £8 million worth of fraud investigations, with £626,000 recovered or prevented from being lost to criminals. 

According to the charity, 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.

Beyond direct intervention, the Hub has also played an active role in raising awareness and educating the Scottish public about fraud prevention, using free brochures to promote how to stay safe, along with news and advice on their website and social media channels. 

Recent support from the organisation has included A Guide to Avoiding Fraud and Scams for Older People, budget-friendly tools for businesses looking to enhance their cybersecurity credentials, and a series of how-to videos that help when a social media account is hacked.

The Cyber and Fraud Centre also recently announced that it was moving away from being a not-for-profit organisation, and will now be the ‘country’s first cyber social enterprise’, with a new structure that will see any profits made through professional services, such as its testing, Cyber MOT and executive education programmes, reinvested into causes that align with the organisation’s existing values and culture.

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“Since launching, we’ve seen first-hand the devastating impact fraud can have on individuals,” said Alex Dowall, co-founder of the Cyber and Fraud Hub.

“Our team works tirelessly to support those affected by cyber-enabled fraud. These figures demonstrate just how essential our services are. While we are proud of what we have achieved so far, we know there’s still a lot of work to do.”

Looking ahead, the Hub said it is committed to expanding its outreach, strengthening collaborations with strategic partners, and continuing to provide essential support to those at risk of fraud.