We all want to enjoy being online and feel safe but sometimes things can go wrong. This is why it is important to report any wrongdoings and seek help when we or someone we know needs it. Here are some ways you can do this:
Report a problem
- YouTube: you can report a privacy violation, a video, an abusive user, age-inappropriate content restrictions. YouTube Help Centre
- Instagram: you can report privacy issues, harassment or bullying, report content (an account, a comment, hashtag, reel)
- Snapchat: you can report a safety concern, abuse, a story or lens
- Tumblr: report offensive content, block a user
- Facebook: report a privacy violation, report a profile, post, photo or video, pages, comments or messages
- X: report offensive content, a hacked account, report an ad
- Tik Tok: report content (an account, a comment, a video), block someone, if your account is hacked
- Ask.fm: report use of your picture; a fake profile
Talk to someone
- Childline: 08001111, confidential help on any issue
- Papyrus: 0800 068 4141, confidential suicide prevention advice
- The Mix: 0808 808 4994, essential support for under 25s
- YoungMinds crisis messenger: text YM to 85258 for 24/7 support for a mental health crisis