SCOTS have been issued an urgent warning over reports of a fake Universal Credit app targetting people's personal information.
The alert comes from Advice Direct Scotland, a country-wide service which provides free advice and information online.
This comes after a similar scam alert was issued by the organisation for phishing texts aiming to "trick people into sharing their personal information."
Scots warned over fake Universal Credit app targeting personal information
Making the scam announcement, Advice Direct Scotland said: "Attention, everyone! We’ve been made aware of a fake Universal Credit app available in app stores, along with phishing texts trying to trick people into sharing their personal information."
Highlighting ways to avoid becoming a victim of this sophisticated scam, the advice service added: "Do not share personal information on any unofficial app or website
"Always verify that a website is official before entering your details. The official government website for Universal Credit is: https://www.gov.uk/sign-in-universal-credit
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"Be cautious of unsolicited messages or links, even if they appear to come from a trusted source."
Advice Direct Scotland also called on anyone receiving "suspicious messages" to not engage with them and to report them immediately.
It said: "Stay vigilant! If you receive any suspicious messages, do not engage. Report any scams to consumeradvice.scot at 0808 164 6000 or visit scamwatch.scot."
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