Police Scotland Cyber Alerts

Scam emails

There have been members of the public receiving scam emails following the recent high street retail sector cyber-attacks. These emails are cleverly structured and attempt to lure unsuspecting victims.

It is important therefore that we have the additional awareness that cyber criminals react quickly to situations where they try and take advantage and scam us.

This alert aims to raise that awareness and carries links to additional guidance for you to consider and apply.

Read the Scam Emails Cyber Alert HERE 

Online Sexual Extortion

Our colleagues within the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) have highlighted a significant rise in the number of online sexual extortion attempts reported to the SERS (Suspicious Email Reporting Service). The SERS is a service provided by the NCSC for the public to report scam emails, texts etc.

The alert carries additional awareness and sign posting to supporting guidance. Please share this alert with your own contacts, family, and friends.

Read the Online Sexual Extortion Cyber Alert HERE