RVD Warns Public of Fraudulent Websites and Messages Impersonating Their Service

Rating and Valuation Department alerts public to fraudulent website addresses

The Rating and Valuation Department (RVD) today (May 8) alerted members of the public to two fraudulent website addresses ("ujpaylt[.]cc/hk" and "uipaylti[.]vu/hj") that pretend to be the RVD, and fraudulent SMS messages or emails purportedly issued by the RVD, which request the recipients to provide personal information or make a payment by visiting a hyperlink connecting to the website addresses above.

The RVD has no connection with the abovementioned website addresses, SMS messages and emails, and has reported the case to the Police for further investigation.

The RVD reminded members of the public that its official website address is "www.rvd.gov.hk". The RVD will only use "#RVD" to send SMS messages to local subscribers of mobile phone services, and the domain names "@rvd.gov.hk" or "@personalised.gov.hk" to send emails. The RVD will not send hyperlinks via emails, SMS messages or social media platforms for collecting personal information or payments.

For enquiries, please contact the RVD on 2152 2152 or email enquiries@rvd.gov.hk.

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Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected illegally imported live birds

Hong Kong Customs today (May 8) seized 242 illegally imported live birds, with an estimated market value of about $48,400 at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point.

Customs officers today intercepted an incoming 67-year-old male passenger at the arrival hall of the said control point. Upon examination, 242 live birds contained in bird cages were seized from his personal baggage, and he was subsequently arrested. The case was handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up investigation.

Under the Public Health (Animals and Birds) Regulations, it is an offence to import any bird unless it is accompanied by a valid health certificate. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $25,000.

Members of the public may report any suspected activities of illegal import of live birds to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected illegally imported live birds Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases