Cyber crime
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Get Safe Online
Information and guidance on webcam blackmail
Provides guidance for online safety. This page provides advice on how to avoid webcam blackmail and what to do if you are a victim of this crime.
Childline
Advice for children on how to stay safe online
Provides helpful tips and advice for keeping safe and protected online. Includes advice on using social media, phishing, and scams.
The Cyber Helpline
Cyber stalking action plan
Free action plan, support and advice for anyone seeking help with online stalking. Make use of the chatbox function to receive free, immediate help from experts in cyber security.
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
Phishing: how to report to the NCSC
Guidance on reporting phishing emails to the Government’s Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS).
Thinkuknow
Online blackmail information for parents
An article that details the impact of online blackmail on children and provides advice to parents on how they can support their children before and after any incidents.
Internet Matters
A resource for parents to keep children safe online
Guidance, advice and practical tools for parents concerned about digital abuse and general internet safety.
National Cyber Security Centre
How to recover a hacked account
Step by step advice to help you recover your account if you have been hacked.
Revenge Porn Helpline
Help for victims of revenge porn
Support for adults who have had intimate images/videos shared without consent or when someone is threatening to do this. Helpline open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.
Citizens Advice
Citizens advice online scams checker
Scams can be difficult to recognise but there are things you can look out for. Use their online scams helper to get advice that’s specific to your situation.
Internet Matters
Helping parents keep their children safe online
Provides advice, support and information. Also demonstrates the BBC Own It App available for download to protect children and make them think before they send.
Action Fraud Alert
Report fraud and financially motivated cyber crime
Providing information and advice about fraud and financially motivated cyber crime. Call their helpline report online or 24/7 live cyber reporting for business.
Get Safe Online
Practical advice for staying safe online
Provides practical advice on how to protect yourself, your devices and your business against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other problems encountered online.
The Cyber Helpline
Helpline for people affected by cyber crime
Free help for anyone in the UK with cyber security issues. Chat to the chatbot and get immediate advice on how to deal with your cyber security issue.
BullyBusters
A helpline to talk about bullying and helpful tips
Helpline open Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm. Talk to someone to get stuff off your chest and gain helpful tips with how to build self-esteem and other practical tips.
Kidscape
Help with bullying for children and parents
Provides children families carers and professionals with advice, training and practical tools to prevent bullying. Helpline for parents available Mon-Weds 9:30am to 2:30pm.
UK Safer Internet Centre
Advice for young people to stay safe online
Find online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online. Helpline for professionals working with young people. You can also report child sexual abuse imagery.
The Diana Award
The Diana award anti-bullying campaign support centre
Find advice and support for a variety of bullying issues. Text DA to 85258 for 24/7 crisis support.
Pod Academy
Understanding school bullying
Free podcasts focused on the causes of school bullying, forms of bullying, and what parents can do to help a child being bullied.
Ditch the Label
Online anti-bullying community for 12-25year olds
Online community talking about bullying and other things that are connected such as body image, mental health and sexuality.