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 follow-up action.

It urged residents not to provide any personal information in response to unofficial messages purportedly from the government. “At present, the department only sets out safety recall information provided...