Phishing instant messages related to China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited

Hkma warns public of phishing scams by china construction bank - urges vigilance to protect against fraudulent messages and websites

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 phishing instant messages, 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 instant messages 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.

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Fatal traffic accident in Tin Shui Wai

Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Tin Shui Wai this afternoon (September 28), in which two men died.

At around 3pm, a taxi driven by a 67-year-old man was travelling along Kong Sham Western Highway towards Shenzhen. It reportedly rammed into another taxi driven by a 57-year old man. When the two drivers alighted from their vehicles for checking, a private car driven by a 40-year-old man suspectedly failed to stop in time and knocked down both drivers.

Sustaining serious injuries, the two taxi drivers were rushed to Tin Shui Wai Hospital in unconscious state and were certified dead at 3.54pm and 4.51pm respectively. A 29-year-old female taxi passenger also sustained injuries and was sent to Tuen Mun Hospital in conscious state.

The private car driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.

Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North is underway.

Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800.