Further help
The following organisations can offer you:
- help or more advice on staying safe online
- help if you're a victim of fraud, bullying or stalking
Help with staying safe online
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
NCSC is the centre of expertise on cyber security for the UK. It has advice and guidance on how to stay safe online.
Cyber Aware
Cyber Aware has information and resources to protect yourself and your family online.
Internet Watch Foundation
The Internet Watch Foundation is the UK hotline for reporting criminal online content.
Information Commissioner's Office
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has advice on protecting personal information.
Phone
0303 123 1113
Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm
Find out about call charges on GOV.UK
Website
Visit the Information Commissioner’s Office website.
Citizens Advice Scotland
Citizens Advice Scotland is Scotland's largest independent advice network.
Find your local Citizens Advice Bureau for more information about staying safe online.
UK Safer Internet Centre
The UK Safer Internet Centre promotes the safe and responsible use of technology.
Phone
0344 800 2382
Find out about call charges on GOV.UK
Website
Young Scot
Young Scot is the national youth information and citizenship charity.
Website
Help with fraud, bullying or stalking
Police Scotland
You can report fraud and online crime to Police Scotland by:
- calling 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency)
- speaking to someone at any police station
Childline
Childline can help if you're a child or teenager having problems with bullying, fraud or stalking.
Phone
0800 1111
The number is free to call from your home phone, mobile or a phone box.
Victim Support Scotland
Victim Support Scotland can help with how you're feeling, if you're a victim of crime.
Phone
0800 160 1985
Monday to Friday between 8am and 8pm
Saturday to Sunday between 10am and 4pm
Find out about call charges on GOV.UK
Website
Fraud Advisory Panel
The Fraud Advisory Panel help people and organisations to protect themselves against fraud.
Phone
0207 920 8721
Website
Take 5
Take 5 is a national awareness campaign backed by the UK government. It was set up to help tackle financial fraud.
Find more information on the Take Five To Stop Fraud website.
Family Lives
Family Lives is a charity which helps families with any problems or challenges they face. This includes different kinds of bullying.
Phone
0808 800 2222