Publications

Information Pamphlets
Note to Borrowers (to borrow a loan - what you must know)

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Note to Borrowers (what you must know before signing a loan agreement)

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Leaflets
Employers Guide on Handling Foreign Domestic Helper's Borrowing Issue

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Prudent Borrowing

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Beware of Money Lending Scams

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Posters
Beware of Money Lending Scams

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Beware of unscrupulous business practices by financial intermediaries

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Video Clips
Publicity materials - Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau
- DON'T BORROW if you can't repay!
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DON'T BORROW if you can't repay! Storekeeper: Your credit card doesn’t work! Lady A: My credit limit is used up again? Perhaps I need to borrow to buy this stuff. Super: Warning Bros Warning Bros: Warning: Buy only what you need, and don't borrow! Super: Warning: Buy only what you need, and don't borrow! TVC FVO: There’s no need to appear for loan applications. Instant loan approvals are followed by immediate money transfers to borrowers. Man: Let me apply now! Warning Bros: Warning: Don’t be tricked by money lending advertisements! Super: Warning: Don’t be tricked by money lending advertisements! Man B: I must settle the debts, and the only way is to borrow. Warning Bros: Warning: Don’t cover debts with more debts! Super: Warning: Don’t cover debts with more debts! Warning Bros: As we, the Warning Bros, always say: Don’t borrow if you can’t repay! Super: DON’T BORROW if you can’t repay! Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau logo
- Beware of Money Lending Scams
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Beware of Money Lending Scams Woman: I can’t get money from lenders. What should I do? Hello? Man: With my help, you’ll certainly get a loan, and special deals too! Super: Dangerous action Do not imitate Woman: Where are we going? Man: To borrow money! Super: Dangerous action Do not imitate Woman: Hold on Don’t trust intermediaries! Man: I’m not an intermediary. I’m a financial consultant Not what you want? I can be a financial specialist or a bank staff member if you like Woman: Or even a fraudster? If you have doubts, call the Police Super: Beware of Money Lending Scams Anti-Scam18222 Emblem Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau Woman: The Anti-Scam Helpline 18222 can help you

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Part 2 (Chinese version only)
- Stay alert to traps by Intermediaries
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Stay alert to traps by Intermediaries Fraudster: Apply for a bank loan through our intermediary and you’ll get the instant cash you need! Fraudster: Our accounting firm can improve your credit record to get a low-interest loan and clear your credit card debt Fraudster: Mr Wong, your remortgage is problematic Let me refer you to an intermediary to fix the problem VO: Are they really offering you a lifebuoy? Super: Identity theft Charging fees under different pretexts Obtaining your property by deception VO: It could be a trap! Call the Police at once if you find suspicious intermediaries Stay alert to traps by intermediaries Super: Stay alert to traps by intermediaries Emblem Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau The Government of the Hong Kong Special Addministrative Region
TV Announcement in the Public Interest
Publicity materials - Hong Kong Police Force
- Intermediary Fraud
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Publications

Publicity materials - Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau

DON'T BORROW if you can't repay!

Beware of Money Lending Scams

Stay alert to traps by Intermediaries

Publicity materials - Hong Kong Police Force

Intermediary Fraud

(Chinese version only)