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Registration of Persons Dept. warns of scam - The Island
Share Tweet A scam involving the misuse of the official hotline of the Department for Registration of Persons and several fake telephone numbers had been uncovered, the Department said in a statement. According to the statement, fraudsters are contacting members of the public using the official hotline 011-5226126 as well as mobile numbers 077-1167739 and 074-2756098, falsely claiming to be officials of the Department. The callers are reportedly deceiving victims by stating that personal details are being collected for Digital National Identity Cards or e-NICs, with the aim of obtaining sensitive information and defrauding them financially. The Department said the suspects are also using a mobile application displaying the state emblem to lend credibility to the scam. It stressed that the Department for Registration of Persons does not use the above telephone numbers or any such method to collect personal information or process identity card-related services. The public has been urged not to disclose personal or financial information in response to such calls and to remain vigilant against fraudulent activity. Continue Reading News Opposition asks for PSC to probe Treasury theft Published 43 mins agoon 2026/04/27 Sajith Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to investigate the illegal diversion of Treasury funds, amounting to US$2.5 million to a third-party account. Premadasa has said both the chairmanship and a majority of the Committee’s membership should be held by the Opposition to ensure impartiality. The government has not only failed to account for the loss of US$2.5 million but also deliberately withheld information from Parliament, the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) and the public, Premadasa has told the media, accusing the ruling party of seeking to deflect responsibility by initiating an internal departmental inquiry, which he describes as a biased process designed to justify predetermined conclusions. The Opposition Leader has said only a transparent and independent probe could establish the facts, adding that such an investigation could be effectively carried out through a Parliamentary Select Committee led by the Opposition. He has also warned that the alleged failure to inform Parliament about the missing funds amounted to a serious breach of accountability. News Hanthana land plots given to 44 disaster-hit families Published 45 mins agoon 2026/04/27 On...
Financial scam carried out using the name of the ID Office
Share Tweet The Department for Registration of Persons states that information has been reported indicating that certain parties are using its hotline number, 011 52 26 126, to obtain individuals’ personal details and commit financial fraud. Issuing a statement, the Department noted that its name is being misused through the telephone numbers +94 11 52 26 126 and +011 52 26 126, as well as the mobile numbers 077 11 67 739 and 074 27 56 098. It has also been reported that these individuals are misusing the Department’s name by creating a mobile application bearing the State emblem, claiming to register information for a digital identity card or an electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC). The Department for Registration of Persons emphasises that it does not carry out any such registration. The public is therefore urged not to provide any personal information in response to calls received via mobile phones. Furthermore, the Department requests the public to refrain from sharing information if calls are received from numbers similar to the hotline, directing them to a fraudulent website resembling the official Department site, namely https://drpgov-lk.com. The Department also informs that it has not, to date, commenced any registration process for a digital identity card or an e-NIC, and kindly advises the public to remain vigilant and protect themselves from such fraudulent activities. Continue Reading News ‘Ehipassiko’ : How they came and saw (Pics) Published 4 hours agoon April 27, 2026 Two more days remain in the Sri Lankan leg of the Walk for Peace titled as ‘Ehipassiko’. The walk, which began from Matale on April 23 under state patronage, will proceed to Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya today (April 27) before concluding on April 28 in Colombo. A sapling of the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi, which was ceremonially carried during the walk, will be officially handed over by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, to the visiting delegation of foreign monks from the US. The peace initiative of the 12 monks led by the founder of the American peace walk – Ven. Pannakara Thero has been met with immense enthusiasm and devotion from Sri Lankans across all walks of life, regardless of age, race or religion. Crowds have been delighted and touched with the lovable presence of ’Aloka’ and by heartfelt, random moments along the way. Braving the fierce heat and long, burning asphalt roads along the hill country towards Colombo, the monks have continued on...
Fraudulent Scam Targets Personal Data for Digital IDs - Newsfirst
COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department for Registration of Persons (DRP) has issued an urgent warning regarding a group of scammers attempting to infiltrate personal information and commit financial ...
Public warned of fraudsters misusing NIC Office name & website
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 ...
