Over 500 fake websites impersonating MHA, 7 Home Team agencies including SPF & SCDF taken down
No evidence the fake websites were used to perpetrate scams or phish for information.
Over 500 fraudulent websites, replicating the branding of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and seven Home Team agencies, were taken down by authorities. The Ministry of Home Affairs reported the suspicious websites on August 12, stating that the HTX had detected them on August 10, with all identified sites being removed by August 11.
The seven agencies affected were HTX, SPF, CNB, SCDF, ICA, SPS, and HTA. The fake sites closely mimicked the official branding and content of MHA and the agencies, potentially leading the public to believe they were accessing legitimate websites. There was no indication that these fake sites were used for scams or to gather personal information.
Authorities also confirmed that the systems of MHA or Home Team agencies were not compromised. The Ministry advised the public to stay vigilant when accessing websites that claim to be associated with MHA or Home Team agencies. They were urged to verify the website address, looking for .gov.sg domain, check for irregularities such as spelling or grammatical errors, and only access government services through official channels.
Should anyone encounter suspicious websites posing as official MHA or Home Team agency sites, they were instructed to report them to the Police via ScamShield Helpline at 1799 or through the designated website.
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