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Fake Toyota airbag recall notices spread on WhatsApp in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong residents are being alerted to fraudulent vehicle safety recall messages being distributed via WhatsApp. These deceptive notices, which falsely claim to be from the Transport Department and mention Toyota, have prompted police involvement. Authorities are urging the public to exercise caution and refrain from sharing personal details in response to these unofficial communications. AI

RANK_REASON This is a scam/fraud alert, not a core AI or significant industry event.

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Fake Toyota airbag recall notices spread on WhatsApp in Hong Kong

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jess Ma ·

    Fake Toyota airbag recall notices circulating on WhatsApp, Hongkongers warned

    Hong Kong residents have been warned about fake vehicle airbag safety recall messages circulating widely on WhatsApp, with the Chinese-language notices bearing the Transport Department’s name. A department spokesman said on Saturday that the case had been referred to police for f…

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