Get emotional support if you’ve been scammed

If you're stressed or worried because of a scam, you can talk to someone from these organisations.

Victim Support Scotland

You can get free, confidential help from Victim Support Scotland if you've been affected by a scam.

You can:

• call the Victim Support Scotland Helpline for free on 0800 160 1985 (Mon - Fri 8am-8pm)

• contact your local Victim Support

The Samaritans

If you're having a hard time and want to talk to someone, you can get in touch with the Samaritans. Their helpline is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

You can:

• call the Samaritans for free on 116 123

• email the Samaritans

You can also find a branch of the Samaritans near you if you'd like to speak to someone in person.