HKMA Warns Public of Fraudulent Banking Websites and Phishing Scams

Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited relating to fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens, which have been reported to the HKMA. A hyperlink to the press release is available on theHKMA website.

The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks' websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers for sensitive personal information, such as login passwords or one-time password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks).

Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the websites or login screens concerned, should contact the bank using the contact information provided in the press release, and report the matter to the Police by contacting the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.

Correctional officers stop fighting among remand persons in custody

Correctional Officers at Tung Tau Correctional Institution stopped a fight among remand persons in custody today (April 25).

At 12.58pm today, nine male remand persons in custody, aged between 24 and 46, engaged in a fight inside a dining hall. Officers immediately stopped the fight and called for reinforcement.

During the incident, two remand persons in custody sustained injuries to their back and foot respectively. They did not need to be sent to a public hospital after receiving medical examination and treatment by an institution Medical Officer. Another remand person in custody sustained injuries to his forehead and nose. He was referred to a public hospital for further treatment after examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer. The remaining remand persons in custody did not sustain any injury.

The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.

The nine persons in custody were remanded for offences that include trafficking in dangerous drugs, false imprisonment, possession of offensive weapon, theft, robbery and aggravated burglary.

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