Online shoppers are being warned not to shop or use their banking apps during a government, emergency alert trial in a few weeks time according to consumer experts.
On April 23, millions of mobile phone users across the UK will be part of an 'Armageddon alert' system. The Government will be testing its new smartphone Emergency Alert, popularly known as the ‘Armageddon Alert’ which will see loud alarms go off on devices, along with an alert message.
Consumer experts, Parcelhero have said the alerts will potentially freeze mobile phones but the government have denied this will happen. The alerts are designed to save lives, and warn people if they are near a "danger to life nearby."
