How you can report it
Calling 101 or in an emergency phone 999
Report it to the police
The police recognise revenge porn as a serious form of abuse. Report someone sharing or threatening to share an intimate image without consent by calling 101 or in an emergency phone 999.
If you don’t want to talk to the police
If you’re unsure about talking to the police, there are lots of people you can trust who can help you work out what to do:
- Scottish Women’s Aid – Find your local Women’s Aid contact
- Rape Crisis Scotland – Support and information for staying safe online
- ChildLine – If you’re under 19 and you’re worried about sexting, pictures or a video of you
- Revenge Porn Helpline – A UK service supporting adults experiencing intimate image abuse, known as, revenge porn
- Abused Men In Scotland – Find out what help’s available if you’re a man and you’ve been abused or harassed in or after a relationship
- Victim Support Scotland – Get free and confidential emotional and practical assistance and information about the criminal justice system
- Fearless – A service that lets you pass on information about a crime 100% anonymously
Read more about domestic abuse, stalking or online crime.
Your rights
As a victim of crime, you have rights. The Victims’ Code for Scotland sets out these rights and who to contact for help and advice.