What to do if things go wrong online

Respond quickly to a data breach, scam, identity theft, hacking or online harm.

Recover from identity theft or a data breach
Take steps to protect yourself if you think your personal information has been stolen or exposed.
Respond to online abuse or harmful content
Get help to remove content, prevent further contact and report online crimes to the police.
Recover from an online scam
Act quickly to stop the scammers and limit the damage.
Recover after being hacked
Take steps to protect your devices, online accounts and your family and friends.

Page last updated: 21 April 2023

Recover from identity theft or a data breach