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HKPF urges public to stay vigilant against phishing SMS messages and fake “eTraffic Ticket Platform” websites
The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) today (May 28) urges members of the public to stay vigilant and beware of fraudulent electronic traffic ticket SMS messages purportedly issued by the "eTraffic Ticket Platform" (the Platform). These SMS messages contain hyperlinks to fake websites that pose as the relevant official Platform’s Verify/ Pay Ticket page, in an attempt to deceive citizens into providing their credit card details and personal information.
The HKPF sternly clarifies that the relevant fraudulent websites as listed in the fraudulent electronic traffic ticket SMS messages (hxxps[:]//etraffic-tickethk[.]com, hxxps[:]//etraffic-tickethk[.]online, hxxps[:]//etraffic-tickethk[.]site, hxxps[:]//etraffic-tickethk[.]live) are not official platforms. Members of the public are reminded not to click on any hyperlinks.
The Platform of the HKPF (www.etrafficticket.gov.hk) will also require members of the public to enter the notice number in addition to the vehicle registration mark. Details of the Fixed Penalty Notices ("FPNs"), including the offence date, time and location, will be displayed for verification.
The HKPF reiterates that all electronic FPNs SMS messages will only be issued under the HKPF sender name "#HKPF-eTT". Please note that the FPNs, whether issued via SMS messages or email, will never contain any hyperlinks.
Members of the public are reminded to stay vigilant if they receive SMS messages from unknown sources. Do not click on any hyperlinks, log in to suspicious websites, or provide any personal information. Any member of the public who has provided personal information to the relevant websites should dial 18222 to contact the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre officers of the HKPF. For any enquiries regarding the Platform, please call 181 181.
The HKPF also appeals to the public with the following anti-deception tips:
HKPF urges public to stay vigilant against phishing SMS messages and fake “eTraffic Ticket Platform” websites Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Incoming passenger convicted and jailed for possession of duty-not-paid cigarettes
An incoming passenger was sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment with a fine of $1,800 by the Fanling Magistrates' Courts today (May 28) for possessing duty-not-paid cigarettes and failing to declare them to Customs officers, in contravention of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (DCO).
Customs officers intercepted the incoming 49-year-old male passenger at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point yesterday (May 27) and seized 1 181 sticks of duty-not-paid cigarettes from him. The estimated market value of the seized cigarettes was about $4,800, and the duty potential was about $3,900. The passenger was subsequently arrested.
Customs welcomes the sentence, noting that even a first-time offender may still be imprisoned. The custodial sentence has imposed a considerable deterrent effect and reflects the seriousness of the offences. Members of the public should not defy the law.
Customs reminds members of the public that under the DCO, cigarettes are dutiable goods to which the DCO applies. Any person who imports, deals with, possesses, sells or buys illicit cigarettes commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven years.
Members of the public may report any suspected illicit cigarette activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account ([email protected]) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
Incoming passenger convicted and jailed for possession of duty-not-paid cigarettes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
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