The Social Welfare Department (SWD) today (December 4) alerted members of the public to not open or respond to any emails or SMS messages associated with a fraudulent website, which purports to be the website of the SWD (https://swdgovv[.]me/). Members of the public are also advised not to provide any personal information to the website.

     The fraudulent website claims that old social security cards will be deactivated soon and attempts to lure members of the public to click on the unknown hyperlink embedded. The SWD emphasises that the website has no connection with the department and has referred the case to the Police for follow-up.

     Anyone who has provided his or her personal information to the website concerned should contact the Police. For enquiries, please call the SWD's hotline at 2343 2255.

Ends/Thursday, December 4, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:50

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