In a recent public advisory, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Hong Kong cautioned citizens against a surge of fraudulent electronic messages that impersonate IRD officials. These emails often claim that the recipient has outstanding tax liabilities, pending audits, or is eligible for supposed tax rebates, urging immediate action through embedded links or attachments. The IRD emphasized that legitimate communications are always sent via official channels such as registered mail or verified portal notifications, and never request personal credentials, passwords, or payment details through unsolicited email. The advisory outlined common indicators of phishing attempts, including misspelled domain names, generic greetings, and urgent language designed to create a sense of panic. It also warned about malicious attachments that may contain malware capable of compromising devices. The department urged the public to verify any suspicious message by contacting IRD directly through its official telephone hotline or website, and to report suspected scams to the Hong Kong Police’s Cyber Security and Anti‑Tech Crime Unit. Educational materials and guidelines on safe internet practices were made available to help individuals protect their personal and financial information from exploitation by fraudsters.