​The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) today (June 22) alerted members of the public to a fraudulent email purportedly issued by the department from the email account taxenf@ird.gov.hk. A compressed file named "Pending Tax Credits-IRD 679346.pdf.rar" is attached to the email and may be computer malware. 

     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 email.

Ends/Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Issued at HKT 18:40

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