Over 500 fake websites impersonating Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and seven Home Team agencies were detected on August 10, 2026, and taken down by August 11, 2026, officials said [1, 2, 3].
The fake sites mimicked official pages from MHA, Singapore Police Force, Central Narcotics Bureau, Singapore Civil Defence Force, Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, Singapore Prison Service, Home Team Academy, and Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) [1, 2, 3]. HTX identified the fraudulent websites before swift action removed them within one day [1, 2, 3].
Authorities found no evidence that the fake sites were used to conduct scams or steal personal data. There was also no indication that MHA or Home Team internal systems were compromised or accessed without authorization [1, 2, 3].
The fraudulent websites copied official branding and public content, potentially misleading users into believing they were legitimate [1, 2, 3]. The Ministry cautioned the public to remain vigilant when accessing websites claiming association with MHA or Home Team agencies. "Members of the public are advised to remain vigilant when accessing websites purporting to belong to MHA or Home Team agencies," the ministry said [2].
Officials reminded users that official Singapore government websites end with the domain ".gov.sg" and urged checks for unusual web addresses, spelling errors, poor images, broken links, or nonfunctional pages as possible warning signs [1, 2, 3]. The ministry advised accessing government services directly through official agency pages, the gov.sg portal, or by typing addresses manually instead of clicking on links from unsolicited emails, messages or social media posts [1, 3].
Anyone encountering suspicious fake websites can report them via the ScamShield Helpline or the police’s i-Witness portal at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness [2, 3]. The ministry said it will continue monitoring the situation and collaborate with partners to identify and act against impersonating websites [2, 3].
On August 12, 2026, MHA publicly announced the detection and removal of these websites and emphasized public caution in a statement on its Facebook page [1, 2, 3].
