The Department of Health today alerted the public to a suspected fraudulent website and Facebook page presented as promoting its “EatSmart Restaurant Star +” Campaign. It reminded the public to avoid providing any personal information to suspicious websites or clicking on hyperlinks from unknown sources.

The department said the campaign’s logo, along with related content, had been found to be in fraudulent use at the fake website restaurant-eatsmart. myfreesites.net and on a Facebook page.

The department has reported the incident to Police.

It clarified that the correct website of the campaign is https://restaurant.eatsmart.gov.hk and that its Facebook page bears a blue tick verification badge.

The department also stressed that it does not leave comments on social media posts requesting event participants to click on external links, nor request participants to provide their bank or credit card information on forms.

Members of the public should be discerning in distinguishing the authenticity of online information, and refrain from clicking on hyperlinks from unknown source, the department said.

Those who have provided personal information on the suspected fraudulent page or via associated hyperlinks are advised to consider reporting the matter to Police.