HK warns against fake free insurance ads

The circulating ad even featured a government Dep’t logo.

Hong Kong’s Department of Health alerted the public regarding fake advertisements scattered online regarding “free medical insurance” provided by the government.

These ads falsely claimed that the Government would provide free medical insurance for individuals aged 55 and above, featuring the department's logo.

The department clarified that it has not issued or authorised any such advertisements, and all claims made in them are entirely fictitious.

In response to this issue, the department has reported the case to the Police and advised citizens to reach out to law enforcement if they have shared their personal information with any suspicious websites or unknown individuals through these advertisements.