- Level 1 - No technical knowledge required
- Level 2 - Moderately technical
- Level 3 - Technical
Report Cybercrime
You can report Cybercrime as follows:
- By phoning 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency)
- In person at any police station
You can report Cybercrime as follows:
Sextortion is sexual extortion where the victim is exploited through threat of the exposure of intimate images and is usually for financial gain or as a means of controlling behaviour. Police Scotland have provided information and advice on how to […]
Read more Sextortion Guidance in modal dialogWe are trying to make it easy for people to learn how to stay safe and secure online. We are doing this by providing accessible guidance and a range of ways to learn.
Read more Linking Cyber and Accessibility Project in modal dialogThis guidance helps small to medium sized organisations deal with businessemail compromise (BEC). It provides actions to help businesses reduce thelikelihood of being affected by BEC, and includes steps to take if you think yourorganisation has already been compromised.
Read more Business email compromise: defending your organisation in modal dialogSimplified Chinese translation of the Student Online Safety Guide from Police Scotland. Common frauds that students are experiencing today can range from the more recognisable face-to-face fraud to those carried out by someone anonymously online. This guide in will equip […]
Read more Student Online Safety Guide – Chinese Version in modal dialogThis guide offers a clear overview of how cryptocurrencies function, explains why they are attractive to fraudsters and sets out the common types of scams (such as investment schemes, imposter frauds and romance scams) that misuse crypto‑assets. It includes practical […]
Read more Cryptocurrency Scam Guidance in modal dialogThis guide describes how to use online platforms safely by showing the benefits alongside the risks. It offers practical steps like setting strong passwords, enabling two‑factor authentication, reviewing privacy settings and being thoughtful before posting. In essence: social media can […]
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