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Senior Police Scotland officer helping to lead the fight against digital criminals urges people to take steps to ensure they don’t become victims of this global problem ONLINE is the new frontline for police fighting crime in a digital age. Cyber crime is a global issue that doesn’t respect borders and leaves everyone at risk.
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