Interior Ministry Denies Census Impersonation Scam Reports
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The Israeli Ministry of Interior has declared reports of individuals impersonating police to collect biometric data for a census as fake news. The ministry stated that its officials do not solicit personal information proactively or visit homes for data collection. Any such requests are fraudulent, and the public is warned to be vigilant.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Israeli Interior Ministry has debunked claims of census data collection impersonation scams.
- Reports alleged individuals impersonating police to gather biometric data for a census.
- The ministry confirmed its officials do not proactively request personal information.
- Home visits by officials seeking identifying details are also denied by the ministry.
- The ministry warned that any unsolicited requests for personal data are fraudulent.
The Israeli Ministry of Interior has issued a statement clarifying that reports circulating on social media about individuals impersonating police officers to collect biometric data for an upcoming census are false. The ministry emphasized that officials from the Population and Immigration Authority do not proactively contact the public for personal details, nor do they visit homes to collect such information.
"If you are approached proactively and asked for personal details, it is fake. If they have come to your doorstep and asked for identifying information, it is impersonation," the ministry stated. They urged the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity, reinforcing that any unsolicited requests for personal data are fraudulent.
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