GLASGOW Life users have been warned not to open an email which has been distributed by the city firm.

The email contains an attachment which claims to a spreadsheet for a "new project".

However, it is thought the link could in fact be a virus or malware set to invade members' devices if opened.

Glasgow Life confirmed they were aware of the issue and had taken to steps to resolve it.

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It is not yet known how the incident occurred but a spokesman for the firm insisted no customer data was involved.

Glasgow Times:

The email which was distributed

He said: “We have been made aware of an instance of spamming.

"Our IT provider immediately responded and at no time was customer data involved.”

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A spokesman for CGI, which provides ICT services for Glasgow Life, added: “This spamming incident was identified from a third party email and remediated within an hour of us being made aware of it.

"Everyone should be aware of the increase in so-called phishing instances and be very cautious when opening emails and attachments which they are not expecting.

"In this instance, no customer data was involved.”