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.
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Smart Traffic Fund approves four projects
The Transport Department (TD) today (January 22) announced that the 23rd batch of the Smart Traffic Fund, this one involving four projects, has been approved by the Management Committee, with a total grant of around $24.4 million.
The four approved projects in the latest batch cover:
(1) a machine learning-based driving performance analysis assistance system using multimodal sensor technology and in-vehicle video analysis applicable to driving tests;
(2) an end-to-end intelligent driving system applicable to the logistics industry;
(3) a real-time driver attention monitoring and alerting system based on analysis of physiological data from wearable health-tracking wristbands; and
(4) a tailor-made bus automatic emergency braking system design for Hong Kong's road and traffic conditions.
Details of the projects are available on the Fund's website (www.stf.hkpc.org).
The Fund accepts applications throughout the year to provide funding support to local organisations and enterprises for conducting research and applying innovation and technology, with the objectives of enhancing commuting convenience, enhancing the efficiency of the road network or road space, and improving driving safety. All applications are considered and assessed in batches by the Management Committee, which is chaired by the Deputy Commissioner for Transport/Planning and Technical Services, and comprises representatives from the Government, experts in the industry and relevant stakeholders.
The TD appeals to interested organisations and enterprises for participation to help make the Fund a success and to build Hong Kong into a more liveable and sustainable city by driving Hong Kong toward a new era of transportation.
Application details are available on the Fund's website. For enquiries, please contact the Hong Kong Productivity Council, the Secretariat of the Fund, on 2788 5536 orstf_sec@hkpc.org.
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