The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for Kowloon Hospital (KH) today (July 8) reminded members of the public to stay alert to fraudulent calls.

     As informed by members of the public, people have received calls claiming to be from KH in the form of both pre-recorded messages and in-person conversations, requesting the recipients to follow instructions to collect a document or a medical record. KH has reported the matter to the Police.

     KH reiterates that hospital staff will contact patients personally by phone and will provide relevant information to verify the identity of both parties. Members of the public are advised not to disclose personal information during any unidentified phone calls and to report any suspected fraudulent calls to the Police.

Ends/Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Issued at HKT 12:05

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