In just a few days time, people across the UK - including those living in Glasgow - will get an alert pinged straight to their phones.
It comes as part of a test from the UK Government which is designed to alert people to anything that could put their life at risk. This includes flooding, fires, or extreme weather with the notification set to sound for 10 seconds and after this has passed, the message will disappear.
The siren-like alert will also vibrate with people being told they do not need to reply to it. And even if your phone is on do not disturb, silent or a similar setting, you will still be alerted.
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However as the alert deadline of April 23, this Sunday, approaches, Scots have been warned about potential scams by those seeking to exploit the Emergency Alert System test.
Advice Direct Scotland has warned mobile phone users to be wary of requests from anyone claiming to be connected to the alerts system asking for remote access to mobile phones or other devices.
The charity, which runs the national consumer advice service consumeradvice.scot, also stressed that any requests for personal or financial information through text message, email, or by telephone claiming to be related to testing activity would be bogus.
The service will be used to contact people with advice on how to stay safe in the event that there is a threat to life. In these events, emergency warnings would be sent to all compatible 4G and 5G mobile phones when there is a risk to life, health, or property in the area in which the recipient is located.
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Lyndsay McFee, team lead at consumeradvice.scot, said: “For the activity on Sunday, April 23, you will receive a notification saying that there is a test taking place which will pop up on your screen and can be swiped away like any other alert.
“The system does not track your location, require your phone number to be entered, or collect any of your personal data.
“Scammers often reach out through text message, email, or by phone call to request what may seem like insignificant information. However, these tactics can be used to gather our data to use against us later.
“If you receive a request from someone claiming to be contacting you in relation to the alerts, you can report this using the Quick Reporting Tool at scamwatch.scot, or alternatively by contacting the team at consumeradvice.scot.”
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