Voters have been warned not to photograph their ballot papers on Thursday after fringe nationalists shared plans online to track ballot papers from polling booths to count centres.
The intervention came after some pro-independence campaigners claimed last September’s referendum was rigged.
In order to ensure their votes are properly counted, organisers are urging SNP voters to cast their ballot papers late in the day and then follow the ballot boxes in their car to the count centres.
The “Operation Scallop” note being circulated on the internet advises people to follow the speed limit to ensure they are not stopped by police and not to behave in an aggressive manner.
They are also urged to photograph anything they think is suspicious.
Police and electoral officials said the claims must be considered “in the context of conspiracy theories after the referendum”.
Returning officers in Scotland’s 32 local authorities have been advised to watch for queues forming at polling station and any disruptive behaviour.
Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission has told the police and polling station staff not to allow voters to take selfies as, depending on what is photographed in a polling station, they can be illegal.
Chief Superintendent Jim Baird, the Police Scotland commander overseeing polling night operations, told The Guardian: “We are aware of this. However, we will not comment on specific details of security arrangements.
“I would like to take this opportunity to assure the public that appropriate policing and security arrangements will be put in place to ensure the election process runs smoothly. The safety and security of the process is a top priority for Police Scotland and we have been liaising with the Electoral Commission and returning officers and will continue to do so throughout.”