ICAC warns of fake Threads job ads
HK01 · 6 SOURCESabout 16 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The Independent Commission Against Corruption said fake recruitment advertisements impersonating the agency have been circulating on the social media platform Threads. The posts, published by accounts claiming to share job information, falsely say the ICAC is recruiting “executive officers and clerical staff” and display a counterfeit ICAC logo. The commission said the posts also contain hyperlinks to unidentified external websites and stressed that none of the recruitment notices were issued or authorized by the agency. In its latest public warning, the ICAC urged users not to click the links or provide personal information, and said anyone who may have done so should contact police or call the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre hotline 18222.
Key Points
- The ICAC issued the warning on Sunday, September 7, after fake recruitment posts appeared on Threads impersonating the anti-graft agency.
- The fraudulent posts were uploaded by accounts presenting themselves as providers of recruitment information rather than official ICAC channels.
- The material carried a forged ICAC logo and falsely claimed the commission was hiring “executive officers and clerical staff.”
- The ICAC said the posts included suspicious or unidentified website links and warned the public not to click them or submit personal details.
- HK01 reported the ICAC published some account names tied to the fake ads, including “hongkong.growhtcareer” and “jobhk.update.”
Why It Matters
Fake job advertisements can expose jobseekers in Hong Kong to identity theft, fraud and misuse of personal data if they follow links or hand over information to unknown operators. The ICAC said anyone affected should contact police immediately or call 18222, while people who suspect impersonation of ICAC officers can call the commission’s 24-hour reporting hotline at 2526 6366.