The Home Affairs Department today clarified that the District Services & Community Care Teams have no allowance scheme related to election activities.

The department made the statement after a care team recently received a public enquiry regarding whether members of the public would receive an allowance after casting their votes on the Legislative Council Election polling day.

It pointed out that casting a vote in the LegCo Election is an act of fulfilling one's civic responsibility and sternly condemned the spreading of false rumours that seek to mislead the public and undermine the election's fairness and impartiality.

The case has been referred to the relevant law enforcement agencies for investigation and follow-up.

Anyone in doubt about calls and messages which purport to be from the care teams can call 182 111 to verify. In case of suspicious circumstances, call the 24-hour Anti-Scam Helpline 18222.