Dec 10, 2025
The Inland Revenue Department today (Dec 10) alerted members of the public to fraudulent emails purportedly issued by banks, which seek to obtain the recipients' personal particulars by inviting them to verify their identities via a hyperlink provided in order to claim tax refunds.
The Department will not arrange tax refunds through banks. Any tax overpaid will only be refunded by way of cheques, which will be posted to the taxpayers’ corresponding address by mail. Members of the public are reminded not to open any suspicious emails or visit hyperlinks provided in such emails.
Please contact the Inland Revenue Department directly if you need further clarifications. https://www.ird.gov.hk/eng/new/index.htm