is warning about fake 'government' emails related to the Emergency Alerts test that took place on 7 September. Here we explain what these emails look like, what you should do if you’ve clicked a malicious link and how to spot and report scam emails. Sign up for scam alerts Our emails will alert you to scams doing the rounds, and provide practical advice to keep you one step ahead of fraudsters. Sign up for scam alertsEmergency Alerts email scamOne email titled ‘Emergency Alerts - Confirmation’ contains many hallmarks of an email that could be trusted. Forward scam emails to report@phishing.gov.uk, as this is the quickest way to get them taken out of circulation.