The Government today cautioned members of the public not to believe online videos and related articles purported to be interviews with officials of the Financial Secretary’s Private Office and the Financial Services & the Treasury Bureau introducing the use of “e-HKD” for dividend distribution to shareholders.

The Government clarified that the videos and articles are totally fictitious and are intended to deceive. It also advised citizens not to fall for the scam.

The case has been reported to Police for investigation.