Cyber Detectives
20th January 2026
Cyber Detectives
Did you know that you can help fight Cyber Crime by being a Cyber Detective?
Watch our video below to discover how to report scammers to the NCSC, and why this can help you stay safe online.
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Video Transcription:
Lead Scotland, Linking education and disability.
Cyber Detectives.
You can catch a scammer by reporting them.
Report scams to the Nation Cyber Security Centre.
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is a UK government organisation that has the power to investigate and take down scam email addresses and websites.
The NCSC catches thousands of scammers each year, and you can help.
Report scams to NCSC by sending a screenshot or forwarding emails to report@phishing.gov.uk .
Reporting a scam is free and only takes a minute. By reporting phishing attempts, you can:
1 – Make yourself a harder target for scammers whilst online
2 – Reduce the amount of scams you receive
3 – Protect others in the community, many of whom are vulnerable
Report scams by sending screenshots or forwarding emails to report@phishing.gov.uk .
Learn more from the National Cyber Security Centre at: www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/phishing-scams
Or visit Lead.org.uk for more information: www.lead.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Easy-Read-Scam-Spot_F.pdf
Music ‘Sneaky Detective’ by John Bartmann https://freemusicarchive.org/music/John_Bartmann/hide-and-sneak/sneaky-detective
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Support if you’ve been scammed
❗Please note that reporting phishing attempts isn’t the same as reporting a crime. If you think you have been the victim of a cyber crime or scam, contact Police Scotland as soon as possible by calling 111.
Learn more
You can learn more about phishing through any of our free, accessible resources.
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My.Lead Take one of our online courses on our online learning platform My.Lead.org.uk |
BSL Watch our BSL video “Staying safe from phishing scams“ |
Easy Read Read our Easy Read guide “How to sport a scam“ |
You can also read, or listen to our translated language resources here: Community languages – Lead Scotland | Lead Scotland
And you can learn more from the National Cyber Security Centre here: Phishing: Spot and report scam emails, texts, websites and… – NCSC.GOV.UK
Tools to check out
URL Void is a website safety checker. Before you click a link, copy the url here to check that it is safe. If you get a green result, the website is safe to use.
Ask Silver can help you decide if something is a scam. Send a photo via WhatsApp and receive advice in seconds.
Cyber Tuesday 
Follow us on social media to get more Cyber tips like this every Tuesday. Find us on:
Facebook @LeadScotland; Instagram @leadscotland; X (previously Twitter) @leadscot_tweet; or LinkedIn @LeadScotland.
For organisations
Lead Scotland are committed to delivering high quality, accessible, and free digital skills and cyber training, especially to disabled people, carers, marginalised groups, and organisations that work with these groups. Let us know what you are interested in and we can organise a session (or more) to make sure you, or the people you support, are safe online. Register your interest in this online form.
Or get in touch for a chat by emailing us at cyberproject@lead.org.uk
