Inland Revenue Department alerts public to fraudulent SMS messages
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The IRD clarified that it has no connection with these SMS messages and has reported the case to the Police for further investigation.
The IRD is registered in the SMS Sender Registration Scheme of the Office of the Communications Authority. All SMS messages issued by the IRD will bear "#HK IRD" in the SMS Sender ID to enable members of the public to verify the identity of the SMS sender. Members of the public should stay alert to suspicious SMS messages, not visit hyperlinks provided in such messages, and not disclose any personal information.
Ends/Monday, June 9, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:20
Issued at HKT 18:20
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