Alert issued over fake Police website

July 16, 2024

Police have alerted the public to a fraudulent website purporting to be an online booking system developed by the force.

 

The case is being handled by the force's Cyber Security & Technology Crime Bureau. It said the fraudulent page would be taken down. 

 

The domain name of the fake website is https:// 4006804.cc. It purports to offer services including a "Criminal Wanted Tracing System", a "Submit Funds Inventory", and "Secure Account Acquisition", in order to obtain personal data such as names, personal identification document numbers and photos.

 

The force emphasised that it has no connection with the website and does not offer such services.

 

The genuine web address of the Police Force is https://www.police.gov.hk.

 

Citizens are advised to stay alert and refrain from visiting suspicious websites or disclosing personal information.

 

Anyone who has submitted personal information on the fraudulent website should report the matter to the force.

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