The Department for Registration of Persons has issued a public warning after it was revealed that certain parties are misusing the department’s hotline number and name to obtain personal information and commit financial fraud.
According to the statement, calls have been made using numbers similar to the official hotline, including +94115226126, +0115226126, and mobile numbers 0771167739 and 0742756098, to deceive individuals.
The department said fraudsters have also created a mobile application using the state emblem, falsely claiming to register details for a digital identity card or e‑National Identity Card.
The department stressed that it does not carry out such registrations and urged the public not to provide personal information to suspicious calls or fraudulent websites, including the fake website https://drpgov-lk[.]com, which resembles the official site of the department.
Reiterating its position, the Department for Registration of Persons advised citizens to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to such scams. (Newswire)
