SWD urges public to be alert to fraudulent money-lending advertisements
***********************************************************************
The fraudulent money-lending advertisements falsely claimed that the SWD, together with various banks, would provide interest-free loans to elderly and low-income persons. The advertisements also included a photo of the Causeway Bay Social Security Field Unit of the SWD. The SWD clarified that it had not provided such loans or placed the advertisements in question. The case has been reported to the Police. The social media platform has also been informed to follow up on the fraudulent advertisements.
Anyone who has clicked on the unknown hyperlink of the advertisements or provided his/her personal information to any suspicious website should contact the Police. For enquiries, please call the SWD's hotline at 2343 2255.
Ends/Thursday, May 14, 2026
Issued at HKT 15:30
Issued at HKT 15:30
NNNN