PRESS RELEASE

(Source : Information Services Department)

Fraudulent email purportedly issued by Inland Revenue Department

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     The Inland Revenue Department today (August 4) alerted members of the public to a fraudulent email purportedly issued by the department from the email account "return@ird12.gov.hk". The email provides a hyperlink to an unknown website. Attached to the email is a document file, which may contain computer virus.

     The department has no connection with the fraudulent email and has reported the case to the Police for further investigation. Members of the public are reminded not to open any suspicious emails.

Ends/Thursday, August 4, 2016
Issued at HKT 19:08

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