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Say no to Investment-Linked Assurance Schemes (ILAS) if you are not totally certain you can keep up with the payments regularly over the long term . For early surrender prior to maturity of such joint investment and insurance policies is almost sure...
The Consumer Council has cast doubt on the veracity of advertising claims of some electronic exercise belts being marketed in Hong Kong. The Council is concerned that unsubstantiated claims on such products could give the users a false sense of...
Consumer confidence in the safe use of e-banking services may be in jeopardy of a decline in the wake of a sudden increase in the number of fraudulent banking websites in recent months. The Consumer Council is concerned that more of such fraudulent...
Meanwhile, the Consumer Council has co-operated with the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department in a joint test on instantaneous electric water heaters. The test focused on 5 models of a specified wattage of 6 kW, used mostly in kitchen to...
Induction hotplates have scored favourably in a Consumer Council test on performance. Furthermore, these household electric appliances have exhibited the capacity for high energy efficiency and relatively low operation cost. The Consumer Council has...
Consumers are strongly advised to refrain from decorating homes with Christmas light chains that come without a brandname or trademark, and proper markings. The Consumer Council has sampled six of such unbranded light chains in the market and put...
The Consumer Council today (December 15) warned of the perils of potential serious side effects in the latest innovation of cosmetic service - intense pulsed light (commonly known as IPL) and laser treatments. The Council is rightly concerned in view...
Hotpot aficionados are reminded to take every possible precaution in the use of the cooking stove and fuel. In no circumstances should they be negligent in following strictly in accordance with the instructions for the users. Remember: better be...