Staying Safe Online

These resources provide clear guidance on avoiding scams, protecting your personal information and using the internet safely. There is also support for parents and carers to help children and young people stay safe online.

  • Police Scotland Internet Safety Advice
    Practical guidance to help you stay safe and secure online. This includes tips on spotting and avoiding online crime such as romance fraud and scams, protecting your personal information and devices, safe use of social media and online shopping.
  • Get Safe Online
    Independent, easy-to-understand advice on online safety, including scam awareness, secure shopping, banking, and protecting devices.
  • SSSC – Cyber Resilience Learning
    Simple guidance on cyber safety, including protecting personal information, avoiding scams, and staying secure when using online services.
  • UK Safer Internet Centre
    National advice on staying safe online, with specific support for children, young people, parents and professionals.
  • Internet Matters
    Support for parents and carers to help children use the internet safely, with guidance on apps, games, parental controls and online wellbeing.
  • Have I Been Pwned
    A free tool that allows you to check whether your email address or password has been involved in a data breach, with advice on what to do next.