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Safety & Security

CheckWho V2

30 January 2023

Easily verify if a person is a public officer

Thumbnail for checkwho. Accompanying text read Authenticating official communications.

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Problem

Scammers often pose as public officers or government agencies. We need to tighten our communication methods with the public to prevent scams, and maintain trust in the government.

Solution

CheckWho is a service that allows members of the public to quickly and easily verify if the person they are talking to is indeed a legitimate public officer.

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