Anti Social Behaviour Home page | CSG Home page Alert: Scottish Government Farming Subsidies – Protect Yourself from the ScammersThis week the Scottish Government confirmed that more than 18,000 eligible producers will start receiving the final balance of their Common Agricultural Policy entitlement for 2017. This information is readily available and as a consequence you may be at greater risk from on-line or telephone scams. Fraudsters are well equipped to trick you into giving up personal information or to make payments that you think are going to a trusted company. They will use several ways to convince you that you are dealing with a known company such as your bank or other trusted brand. The contact message or request for information can come through a website, online service, phone call or text message, posing as a company or brand you recognise. Please take these simple steps to protect yourself and your business:
Further information on business cyber security can be found at: https://www.sbrcentre.co.uk/services/cyber-security-guide-for-small-businesses If you have been a victim please contact Police on 101, Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 if you would prefer to remain anonymous. Top of page | Anti Social Behaviour Home page | CSG home page |