Fraud, phishing and removing unwanted images

Online fraud covers any scam that steals money or things about you. For example, your address or online passwords.

You can find advice about types of fraud and how to avoid becoming a victim on the Police Scotland website.

Phishing

Phishing is when criminals use fake emails or web links to obtain sensitive information, such as:

  • passwords
  • usernames
  • bank account details

You can find more advice about phishing on the Police Scotland website.

Find out how to spot and report scams on the National Cyber Security Centre website.

Removing unwanted images

You can report any unwanted images shared on a social network.

This can help get an image removed.

Find out how to report abuse on:

Find information on what to do if someone shares your photo online without consent on the Young Scot website.

If someone shares intimate images

Get support if someone shares intimate photos without permission.

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