Scam alert related to banks
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on the HKMA website.
Bank
Type of Scam
The Bank of East Asia, Limited
Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited
Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
Chong Hing Bank Limited
Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks' websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers for sensitive information, such as login passwords or one-time password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks).
Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the scams concerned, should contact the relevant bank with the information provided in the corresponding press release, and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.
HKMA, Photo source: reference image
Dental sector provides free denture replacement services to fully support residents affected by Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire
The Health Bureau (HHB) announced today (December 22) that, in collaboration with the dental sector, free denture replacement services will be launched starting tomorrow (December 23) to address the needs for replacement of lost dentures due to the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po and to provide dental treatments for affected residents.
The Health Bureau
The HHB had received requests for assistance from affected residents regarding the replacement of lost dentures due to the fire. To assist more affected residents in need, the HHB co-ordinated with various dental care organisations, the Hong Kong Dental Association (HKDA), and dentists to launch denture replacement services tomorrow. Currently, more than 80 private dentists have participated, covering 106 service points. Starting from tomorrow until February 28, 2026, all residents of the eight blocks at Wang Fuk Court (including foreign domestic helpers) can receive at least one free dental consultation and one follow-up appointment (subject to clinical need) through the arrangement of the District Health Centres/District Health Centre Expresses (collectively referred to as DHCs) under the Primary Healthcare Commission (PHC Commission) across all 18 districts in Hong Kong. The scope of the free dental consultation services covers two major categories:
(1) Broken appliances and lost dental appliances due to the incident, including repair or replacement of partial or complete dentures (acrylic), and removable orthodontic retainers; and
(2)Oral treatment due to injuries inflicted in the incident, including medication for dental pain relief, simple fillings, emergency pulp treatment and extractions.
Affected residents in need can call the hotlines or visit any DHC in person to seek assistance, regardless of their current place of residence. Those who are registered as DHC members may also contact their respective DHC directly. The hotlines have been posted on the websites of the PHC Commission and the DHCs. Case managers of the DHCs will assist in pairing them with the participating dentists based on their individual situations and preferences.
The HHB expresses heartfelt gratitude to the dental profession and the HKDA for their active response and for extending a helping hand, demonstrating their care for the community. Private dentists interested in providing denture replacement services to the affected residents may contact the HHB (email: wwshui@healthbureau.gov.hk).
Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Photo by Bastille Post
