The UK Government has introduced the alarm system to help keep people safe during emergency events
Scots have been warned of potential scammers looking to exploit the Emergency Alert System test this weekend.
However, people should be wary of requests from anyone claiming to be connected to the alerts system asking for remote access to mobile phones or other devices, Advice Direct Scotland has warned. The charity also said that people should watch out for fraudulent requests for personal or financial information received through text message, email, or by telephone, claiming to be related to test.
“The system does not track your location, require your phone number to be entered, or collect any of your personal data.
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