Overview
You can protect yourself and your family online from:
- fraud
- cyber bullying and stalking
- radicalisation
There are different ways you can do this. You can:
- protect your computer and devices
- keep social media profiles private
- be careful about what you post online
- protect your money online when banking and shopping
- report online crime and abuse to the police
If you've been the victim of an online crime, you can report it to Police Scotland by:
- calling 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency)
- speaking to someone at any police station
If you're worried about someone finding out what websites you've been on, there are ways to stop them.