Scammers will be taking advantage of the nationwide alert test this week, consumer group Which? has warned
The public has been warned to be vigilant about scams surrounding the upcoming emergency alert test this week.
People don't need to download any additional software for the emergency alert to work and they can opt out of the warning in their phone's settings. But Which? has warned the public to look out for any scam texts or calls which may be telling them otherwise.Lisa Webb, Which? scams expert, warned that if a text is asking you to download an app or provide information, it is likely to be a fraudster.
“The government has said it will be including a website link with more information about the alerts in the message it sends out, but it’s worth considering looking this information up separately through the official government website rather than risking clicking on lookalike links from fraudsters.
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