Hong Kong Police Arrest Two in HK$500,000 Phishing Scam

Hong Kong police arrested two men, aged 31 and 44, suspected of orchestrating a phishing scam that defrauded victims of over HK$500,000 (US$63,766). The suspects allegedly used 110 SIM cards to send more than 2,000 scam texts related to undelivered parcels and insurance fees. They operated from a hotel room, where police discovered a modem pool, nine mobile phones, and the SIM cards. Victims were instructed to transfer money to designated bank accounts under various pretexts. The arrests occurred last Thursday, and the investigation revealed that the suspects purchased SIM cards with real name registration from multiple sources. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of phishing scams in Hong Kong.

Key Points: • Two men arrested for a phishing scam in Hong Kong, defrauding victims of over HK$500,000. • Suspects used 110 SIM cards and a modem pool to send over 2,000 scam messages. • Police found evidence including mobile phones and SIM cards in the suspects' hotel room.