Police Scotland warning on web scam
Officer have taken to social media to flag up the warning that anyone who receives an email referring to the so-called WannaCry scheme must not engage with it - and warn others to do likewise.
The email claims to have infected software with a virus which can only be cleared via a payout - but could lead to bank accounts being cleared as fraudsters get their way.
A police spokesperson confirmed that the scam is extremely widespread and advised: “Do not pay this fake ransom demand.”
It is thought that countless emails like this were sent worldwide last week.