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Recruitment scams—also known as job fraud—are a rising form of cybercrime that targets jobseekers with fake employment opportunities designed to steal personal information or money. Scammers often impersonate legitimate employers or recruitment agents, tricking victims into sharing sensitive data, paying unnecessary fees, or completing unpaid tasks under the pretense of a real hiring process.

The BBC recently reported on Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips' acknowledgement that the DASH (Domestic Abuse, Stalking, Harassment and Honour-Based Violence) risk assessment tool “doesn’t work” in reliably identifying high-risk cases. Since 2009, the DASH has been the most widely used screening tool across police, healthcare, social workers and victims services.

Few things are as alarming as discovering that one of your accounts has been hacked. Unfortunately, the reality is that recovering a hacked account is often very difficult – sometimes impossible. Here’s why getting your account back can be unlikely, what risks are involved, and how you can protect yourself from attacks.

Fraud and scams continue to evolve, with criminals finding new ways to exploit individuals regardless of background. In this article, we explore the most common types of fraud including virtual currency scams, investment fraud, unique scams, and loan scams, to inform you about how they operate, and who is typically affected.

In light of the recent disclosure by Marks & Spencer (M&S) regarding a cyber attack that resulted in the theft of customer data, we strongly recommend that if you are affected you take immediate and proactive steps to protect your digital identity and reduce the risk of further compromise.

In April and May 2025, several prominent UK retailers including Marks & Spencer (M&S), Co-op, and Harrods experienced significant cyberattacks. At the time of writing we have not had confirmation of these attacks but consider them to be a Ransomware attack. These incidents are disrupting services, compromising customer data, and highlight vulnerabilities in retail cybersecurity. This guide aims to help you as a consumer take the steps you can take to protect yourself.

From the 1st of April 2025, our dedicated London service has been decommissioned as a result of the recent government budget cuts to victim support services.

We are pleased to announce that the annual Trustees Report for The Cyber Helpline is now available. This report highlights our financial statements and ongoing work to provide immediate, expert cybersecurity support to those who need it.

In this case study, we walk through the journey of one of our service users and their family who were caught in a cyberstalking nightmare. From the initial report of stalking to the pursuit of justice, we follow their turbulent case marked by false allegations, manipulative tactics, and systemic obstacles.

The Mayor of London has cut funding for victims of online crime in the capital at a time when 98% of reports to the police are given ‘no further action’. In fact, victims are seven times less likely to see their perpetrator charged or summoned compared to victims of offline crime. From the 1st of April 2025, dedicated online crime victim services will be shut down and thousands of victims will go without specialist support.