Hong Kong road accident scam reports double to over 70 in a week: Chris Tang
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Hong Kong has seen a surge in reported road accident scams, with cases doubling to over 70 in less than a week, according to Security Minister Chris Tang. These scams involve unusually high and delayed compensation claims for minor or non-existent traffic accidents. The claims, often reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars, cover expenses like legal fees, medical costs, and lost income. Police investigations revealed that a small number of law firms and doctors are implicated in many of these fraudulent claims. The increase in reports followed publicity efforts by the police force to raise awareness of the issue.
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