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The WSD received enquiries from members of the public concerning an SMS message purportedly issued by the department. The message requested that recipients settle outstanding payments and click a link (https://wsd-gov.com), which is not a WSD website address.
The WSD clarified that it did not send the SMS message in question and would not direct customers to other websites with hyperlinks embedded in an SMS message. The department has reported the case to the Police and released a press release on 12 August 2024