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Cyber Offences
What are Cyber Offences?
Cyber offences are committed when someone is using a computer or other digital technology. There are two main types of cyber offences:
Cyber Offence Laws
Cyber offences were originally tried under fraud and counterfeiting laws which were already in place in the UK.
These started to become unsuitable for the new offences that were starting to happen due to the rise of technology.
So, the Computer Misuse Act 1990 was brought in to help.
The Computer Misuse Act 1990 outlines the law around cyber-dependent crime. Examples of this legislation include:
Cyber Choices
The Cyber Choices programme is there to help people make informed choices and to use their cyber skills in a legal way. It focuses on explaining the difference between legal and illegal cyber activity and raising awareness of the Computer Misuse act 1990, and by promoting positive, legal cyber opportunities. You can find all this and more at the Cyber Choices website here: Cyber Choices - National Crime Agency
*please note this is not a part of Crimestoppers/Fearless and will take you to an external website.
Victim of cyber crime?
As Fearless is 100% anonymous, we are unable to take reports from victims of crime.
If you have been a victim of cyber crime, it’s really important that you talk to a parent/guardian, an adult you trust or report it to the police.
You can also get more information, support and advice from Action Fraud.
Anonymity
Fearless is a service that allows you to pass on information about crime 100% anonymously. Anonymous means your identity is completely unknown.
Give information anonymously
Report a crime 100% anonymously by completing our online form or calling 0800 555 111
Youth support services
Access a selection of youth organisations who can offer further information, advice and support for whatever you're dealing with.
