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 websites and internet banking login screens
Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited
Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen
OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen
Industrial Bank Co., Ltd.
Fraudulent website
Chong Hing Bank Limited
Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen
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.
HKMA, Photo source: reference image
Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport (2)
Hong Kong Customs today (October 11) detected one drug trafficking case involving an incoming air passenger at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 15 kilograms of suspected ketamine, with an estimated market value of about $5.4 million. One female was arrested.
A 28-year-old Malaysian female passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Paris, France, via Taipei, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 15 kg of suspected ketamine concealed in coffee powder packages inside her check-in suitcase. She was subsequently arrested.
Investigation of the case is ongoing.
Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not to participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong.
Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002) .
Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
