ICAC alerts public to phishing emails
2025-3-11
The ICAC calls on members of the public to stay vigilant to phishing emails issued by senders named “ICAC” from Hotmail accounts.
Recently, there has been reporting by over 10 members of the public to the ICAC of phishing emails purportedly issued by the Commission. The suspicious emails falsely claimed that they were issued by ICAC investigators. Enclosing a photograph of a fabricated “ICAC Investigation Notice”, each of the emails falsely claimed that the company in connection with the recipient was under investigation by the ICAC for corruption and malpractices, and requested the recipient to furnish to the Commission information such as contracts, financial records, staff list, etc. Each email is also suspected of containing a malicious hyperlink, and clicking it could lead to loss due to computer or electronic device hacking.
The ICAC wishes to make a solemn clarification that none of the emails was sent by the Commission. In view of the impersonation of ICAC officers, the Commission has launched an investigation into the matter.
Members of the public are reminded to stay alert to impersonating ICAC officers and any suspicious emails purportedly issued by the Commission or its officers. They are advised to refrain from clicking the embedded hyperlinks or providing any information to the email senders to prevent their personal computers or mobile phones from being hacked or avoid theft of personal information. Should there be any suspicions on impersonating ICAC officers, members of the public are advised to immediately make enquiries to or file reports with the ICAC at its 24-hour hotline: 25 266 366.
Recently, there has been reporting by over 10 members of the public to the ICAC of phishing emails purportedly issued by the Commission. The suspicious emails falsely claimed that they were issued by ICAC investigators. Enclosing a photograph of a fabricated “ICAC Investigation Notice”, each of the emails falsely claimed that the company in connection with the recipient was under investigation by the ICAC for corruption and malpractices, and requested the recipient to furnish to the Commission information such as contracts, financial records, staff list, etc. Each email is also suspected of containing a malicious hyperlink, and clicking it could lead to loss due to computer or electronic device hacking.
The ICAC wishes to make a solemn clarification that none of the emails was sent by the Commission. In view of the impersonation of ICAC officers, the Commission has launched an investigation into the matter.
Members of the public are reminded to stay alert to impersonating ICAC officers and any suspicious emails purportedly issued by the Commission or its officers. They are advised to refrain from clicking the embedded hyperlinks or providing any information to the email senders to prevent their personal computers or mobile phones from being hacked or avoid theft of personal information. Should there be any suspicions on impersonating ICAC officers, members of the public are advised to immediately make enquiries to or file reports with the ICAC at its 24-hour hotline: 25 266 366.