Disgraced former SNP finance secretary Derek Mackay has been spotted at an energy conference in Glasgow.
24.04.2023 - 10:17 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Gmail account users have been issued a stark warning as fraudsters have been sending out scam emails to steal personal data.
Google, which runs the emailing service, has raised a warning over the dodgy pop-up message which tells recipients that they've won a gift. To receive this "gift", gmail users must click on a link which may actually contain malware that steals information such as bank card details.
"Congratulations! You are the lucky Google user!" the email reads. "Every 10 millionth search is reached worldwide, we will proclaim a lucky user to send out a thank-you gift. You are the lucky user!"
The tech giant now urges users to remain vigilant and report this scam pop-up if they spot it while browsing online, reports the Mirror.
"You encounter a pop-up advertisement on your mobile device or computer from a website you are browsing," Google explains on its advice page.
"The pop-up claims that you have won a gift from Google, and are asked to answer several questions to claim the gift. It's possible that the pop-up may also ask you to enter your email or other personal information.
"Google does not offer spontaneous prizes in this format and you will not win a prize by completing the survey or entering your personal information. Close out of the pop-up window and do not enter your personal information."
It comes as other experts warn of a rise in email, text and social media scam attempts, including fraudsters selling fake concert and festival tickets.
Additionally, a watchdog warned that criminals might look to take advantage of last week's emergency system test by sending out text pretending to be the alert with dodgy links.
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Disgraced former SNP finance secretary Derek Mackay has been spotted at an energy conference in Glasgow.
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