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Student online safety guide

Police Scotland shares advice for students on how to stay safe online.

Common frauds that students are experiencing today can range from the more recognisable face-to-face to those carried out by someone anonymously online.

This guide will equip you with information and advice to increase your awareness, prepare you to identify potential frauds and prevent the loss of your valuable data to those intent on stealing it.

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