Police arrest 4 in Hong Kong over ‘crash-for-cash’ scams

    Police arrest 4 in Hong Kong over ‘crash-for-cash’ scams

    Police have arrested two doctors and a married couple for allegedly masterminding more than 20 “crash-for-cash” scams, with officers investigating over 100 suspicious cases in a fraud epidemic that has become the talk of Hong Kong. Police said on Wednesday that the three men and a woman were detained on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud….

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    Selina Lau and Superintendent Charles Fung warn drivers to be wary. Photo: Handout

      Hong Kong drivers warned to look out for sham compensation claims

      Hong Kong police and insurers have warned motorists to be alert to road scammers seeking unusually high and belated compensation claims stemming from minor or non‑existent traffic accidents, with officers reviewing 30 such cases. Superintendent Charles Fung Pui‑kei of the commercial crime bureau warned on Tuesday that the police force had recently received reports of…

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      Explainer | Flying with luxury items? Lessons from Hong Kong singer Jenny Tseng’s theft experience

      Explainer | Flying with luxury items? Lessons from Hong Kong singer Jenny Tseng’s theft experience

      Veteran Hong Kong Cantopop star Jenny Tseng shared online that she had fallen victim to theft recently, losing luxury items such as Louis Vuitton products from her checked luggage. Her case highlights a common concern for many travellers about safety while flying. The Post examines the steps you can take to safeguard your personal belongings…

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      Explainer | Flying with luxury items? Lessons from Hong Kong singer Jenny Tseng’s theft experience

      Explainer | Flying with luxury items? Lessons from Hong Kong singer Jenny Tseng’s theft experience

      Veteran Hong Kong Cantopop star Jenny Tseng shared online that she had fallen victim to theft recently, losing luxury items such as Louis Vuitton products from her checked luggage. Her case highlights a common concern for many travellers about safety while flying. The Post examines the steps you can take to safeguard your personal belongings…

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