SINGAPORE – A fake website phishing for visitors’ visa and passport numbers has been circulating online, according to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
In a statement issued on Friday (April 8), ICA warned the public to be careful not to fall prey to such scams and to exercise caution.
A police report has been lodged by ICA and the authority said that it will bring down the website and will continue to monitor the situation.
The statement said: “Members of the public are also advised to use only the official ICA website at www.ica.gov.sg for all informational and transactional needs concerning ICA matters.”
ICA has given the assurance that access to its official website remains unaffected and no data has been compromised.
“ICA takes a serious view of such fake websites as they undermine public trust in our system and processes,” added the statement.
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