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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 more advice about types of fraud and how to avoid becoming a victim on the Police Scotland website.
Phishing
'Phishing' is a common type of online fraud.
It involves criminals using 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 more about spotting and dealing with phishing emails on the Nationa 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:
You can also go to the Young Scot website for step-by-step guidance on removing unwanted images from:
- Tumblr
If someone shares intimate pictures
Get support if someone shares intimate pictures without permission.
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