Here’s some easy links and notes created as part of our Digital Reporting session with DigiEnable.
Reporting on Facebook/Twitter(X)/Instagram and other social media platforms
For each post on each platform you will see a three dots menu called a “burger menu” – these are usually in the top right hand corner of a post.
Click this menu icon and it will pop up with lots of different options.
There are usually 3 different types of option…
Hide the content, but not report or block the creator
Report the content – and usually you have to give a reason why
Block the creator of the content (you can also Block creators of messages in each messaging app too)
Here’s a screenshot of some examples of (left to right) Facebook, Twitter(X) and Instagram menu options where the report features live.
Reporting to the Lancashire Police direct online
https://doitonline.lancashire.police.uk/
This is a series of pages where you need to fill in your personal details, and details of the scenario to report.
Reporting Hate Crime
https://www.report-it.org.uk
This website uses UserWay Accessibility Features, click the floating button on the bottom right hand corner of your screen.
https://www.stophateuk.org/report-hate-crime/ (for outside of Lancashire – including if you have been affected by Hate Crime as a result of the war in the Ukraine)
Some Helpful Further Reading Links…
https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/advice/how-to-spot-an-email-scam-au5Lt0O3EgcP
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/top-tips-for-staying-secure-online
https://www.bbc.com/ownit/the-basics/8-tips-for-staying-safe-online
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/work-learning/technology-internet/internet-security/
https://safety.google/intl/en_uk/security/security-tips/
