Scam alert related to banks
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 the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on the HKMA website.
Bank |
Type of Scam |
The Bank of East Asia, Limited |
Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen |
Dah Sing Bank, Limited |
Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen |
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
Phishing emails |
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 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 scams concerned, should contact the relevant bank with the information provided in the corresponding press release, and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.
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All 12th NGD and 9th NSOG competition events in Hong Kong conclude
The National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) (NGCO) today (December 14) announced that the three competition events of the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG) in Hong Kong, namely boccia, wheelchair fencing and para table tennis (TT11), concluded on the last day of competition. Together with the NSOG table tennis competition which concluded on December 9, all competition events in the Hong Kong competition region have been completed smoothly.
The boccia event was held at Kai Tak Arena, with a total of 14 gold medals awarded. Around 100 athletes from 13 teams from the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao took part. Among them, Hong Kong sent 11 male athletes and eight female athletes, and won four gold, four silver and four bronze medals, totalling 12 medals.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy wheelchair fencing competition was held at Ma On Shan Sports Centre, with a sum of 24 gold medals presented. Over 80 athletes from 10 teams from the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao participated in the competition. Hong Kong fielded seven male athletes and six female athletes, claiming one silver and two bronze medals, amounting to three medals altogether.
As for the Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy para table tennis (TT11) competition held at Tsuen Wan Sports Centre, a total of five gold medals were awarded. 36 athletes from 13 teams from the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao competed in the event, including seven male athletes and five female athletes from Hong Kong. The Hong Kong team achieved one silver and five bronze medals, adding up to six medals in total.
The Special Olympics table tennis competition was also held at Tsuen Wan Sports Centre earlier, with a total of 78 gold medals awarded. Over 150 athletes from 29 teams from the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao joined the competition. Six male athletes and five female athletes from Hong Kong won nine gold, six silver and four bronze medals, totalling 19 medals.
Across various events of the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG this year, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region fielded over 280 athletes supported by about 140 accompanying team officials and medical personnel taking part in 14 competition events and four mass participation events of the NGD, as well as seven events of the NSOG, forming the largest delegation ever. The Hong Kong team won a total of 51 gold, 49 silver and 40 bronze medals, totalling 140 medals, achieving historic results.
A spokesperson for the NGCO said that the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG, co-hosted for the first time by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, brought together outstanding athletes from across the country. They demonstrated indomitable sportsmanship and remarkable athletic prowess in the competitions.While extending congratulations to all medallists, the spokesperson also expressed gratitude to various relevant government departments, sports organisations and related institutions for their full support and assistance in staging the events, and the public and volunteers for their enthusiastic support, which enabled the smooth running of all events in the Hong Kong competition region and the successful conclusion of the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG.
All 12th NGD and 9th NSOG competition events in Hong Kong conclude Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
All 12th NGD and 9th NSOG competition events in Hong Kong conclude Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
All 12th NGD and 9th NSOG competition events in Hong Kong conclude Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
All 12th NGD and 9th NSOG competition events in Hong Kong conclude Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
All 12th NGD and 9th NSOG competition events in Hong Kong conclude Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
All 12th NGD and 9th NSOG competition events in Hong Kong conclude Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
All 12th NGD and 9th NSOG competition events in Hong Kong conclude Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
All 12th NGD and 9th NSOG competition events in Hong Kong conclude Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
All 12th NGD and 9th NSOG competition events in Hong Kong conclude Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
All 12th NGD and 9th NSOG competition events in Hong Kong conclude Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
All 12th NGD and 9th NSOG competition events in Hong Kong conclude Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
All 12th NGD and 9th NSOG competition events in Hong Kong conclude Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
