Police have issued a stern warning over the use of emergency numbers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Some members of the public have been using 999 or 101 numbers to report neighbours or seek advice, it is feared.
Police Scotland says the improper use of the emergency lines could cost lives.
It says plenty of "non-police" advice on the virus is available elsewhere.
On its Facebook page Police Scotland said: "Misuse of 999 or 101 could cost lives.
"101 is not an information line for Covid-19.
"Please act responsibly and help us deliver the best possible response to those who really need it.
" NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government have the latest guidance on Covid-19.
"We're here 24/7 to support our communities at this time of need but non-police advice is available elsewhere."
The advice sparked several responses on social media.
One user said:"People are calling 999 about their neighbours going to the shops twice in one day. Or exercising more than once."
Another said: Respect but if we are struggling who do we call? Seems it's a live and let die situation. Letting people die alone is not a cure."
One response said: "Is there a way to report gatherings of people?"
And another post said:"NHS 24 is 111, while 101 gets you the Police. I think some people get confused between these two numbers. They would need to be completely different."
One post said:"999 should only be called if there is an emergency."
The Police Scotland Facebook page also praised the vast majority of Scots for their co-operation and conduct during lockdown.
The police warning comes days ahead of the three-week review promised by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on lockdown measures.
He is expected to outline a route-map to gradually ease lockdown measures amid major concerns over health issues and the perilous state of some sectors of the economy such as airlines, tourism and hospitality.
