The Kowloon City District Office (KCDO) announced this evening that it received a report of suspected hacking into the instant messaging application account of the Kadoorie Sub-district Care Team.

The operating organisation of the Kadoorie Sub-district Care Team, ie Kowloon City Youths Association, said the incident may have resulted in the leakage of the names, telephone numbers, addresses and full or partial Hong Kong dentity Card numbers of 10 service users.

Kowloon City Youths Association, apart from informing the affected users, has reported the incident to Police and notified the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data. It will also further strengthen its security measures.

The KCDO apologised to the citizens affected and has set up a hotline at 2712 9182 for enquiries.

Additionally, the KCDO has asked the care team concerned for heightened vigilance and strengthened security measures, and to handle personal data strictly according to the guidelines. The Home Affairs Department has also reminded all care teams accordingly.

For suspected impersonation of the Kadoorie Sub-district Care Team, contact the Kadoorie Sub-district Care Team, the KCDO or call 182 111 for verification.

In case of suspicious circumstances, call the Anti-Scam Helpline at 18222.

Members of the public may visit the care teams’ dedicated webpage to learn about the anti-fraud measures.