HKICL alerts public of fraudulent website
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited (HKICL) has recently noted a fraudulent website at fasterpaymentsystemhk.lol purported to be from HKICL. The fraudulent website imitates as "Buyer Online Protection" to provide services including 1) refund to buyer, 2) unauthorised online transaction reporting, and 3) online transaction support, for online transaction over FPS payment. It intends to trick user into giving away personal document number and ID photo together with phone number for real name verification in order to get cash reward. In addition, it also tricks user into providing bank name, bank account number and bank account holder's name to top up and withdraw money from its platform's virtual wallet. Further, it directs user to a fraudster impersonating as customer service personnel.
Please be reminded that the fraudulent website may have multiple combinations at the end of the link, e.g.:
HKICL advises that this fraudulent website has no affiliation with HKICL, or any business of HKICL. HKICL will not directly provide FPS service to individual members of the public or contact individual members of the public proactively under usual circumstance. The genuine official website addresses of HKICL are www.hkicl.com.hk and fps.hkicl.com.hk.
HKICL urges the public to beware of suspicious calls, websites or other communications, and to remain vigilant in protecting personal information. If members of the public receive any suspicious communication purportedly from HKICL, please call HKICL's general line at 2533 1111 to verify. Members of the public who suspect that theyhave become the victim of fraudulent acts should report promptly to the Police.
Source: AI-found images
Remarks by S for S and STL at media session after opening of Huanggang Port
Following are the remarks by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, and the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, at a media session after inspection of the first-day operation of the Huanggang Port this morning (October 12):
Reporter: Good morning, for the Secretary for Security, will the Joint Command Centre with Shenzhen still be in operation for the upcoming Chung Yeung Festival peak this weekend, and what enhancements will there be for the authorities to handle the upcoming Chung Yeung Festival and the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation)conference at the checkpoint? And for the Secretary of Transport and Logistics, how would you ensure that the bus routes serving tour groups at the San Tin Interchange will not cause jams for other passengers at other stations? And how many extra buses could be provided at the transport buffer zone outside the checkpoint? Thank you.
Secretary for Security: For the joint operation centre between Shenzhen and Hong Kong authorities, we will operate as long as it's necessary. In particular, during high peak season, for example, on weekends or during the APEC conference, we will ensure that we will have sufficient manpower, be it the Police, Customs, Immigration or other departments. We are ready to take the challenge, even with a high tide.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics: The operation of public transport today so far has been smooth and efficient. We will not underestimate the challenges to be brought about in the coming long weekend. We have already agreed with the Police to arrange a public transport buffer area, which is very near to the Huanggang Boundary Control Point. We can make emergency and contingency arrangements and settings of franchised buses, minibuses and even taxis in the buffer area which can accommodate around 200 vehicles. With emergency vehicles to be set there and through the highly efficient communication channel here at the Boundary Control Point, we can arrange and deploy the vehicles to come and pick up passengers without causing congestion at this Boundary Control Point.
As for the San Tin Public Transport Interchange, we will optimise the design and planning of the interchange to make good use of the waiting area there. We will also arrange different transport options, including franchised buses and coaches, to have separate pick-up and lay-by areas at the San Tin Public Transport Interchange to ensure smooth, safe and efficient pick-up and drop-off arrangements.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the remarks.)
Source: AI-found images
