Hong Kong Customs earlier discovered that there was a Facebook social platform page, falsely claiming that the customs would auction the seized goods, and one of the websites even claimed to use the auction proceeds for charitable purposes.
The customs today (28th) issued a clarification stating that it has never auctioned off confiscated goods through any social platforms and websites, and has requested relevant social platform operators to remove relevant information and links as soon as possible, and will contact Interpol to follow up the incident.
The customs earlier discovered that two Facebook social platforms named "Matiny" and "Yimi-shop" posted posts separately and provided two websites registered in the United States and Canada, falsely claiming that the Hong Kong Customs would auction the seized goods .
"Auction" smuggled brand-name bags seized, the original price of tens of thousands reduced to hundreds
It can be seen from the screenshots provided by the customs that one of the websites claimed to auction smuggled designer bags according to Hong Kong judicial procedures. The original price was tens of thousands of yuan and the price was reduced to hundreds of dollars. The remaining genuine products will be processed at low prices, and we promised to donate all the sales proceeds to the Children’s Charity Fund.”
Social platforms have been asked to remove relevant links as soon as possible, and Interpol will be contacted for follow-up
The customs stated that the relevant social platform pages sent false information in an attempt to mislead consumers and were suspected of infringing on intellectual property rights, which may violate Hong Kong’s Trade Descriptions Ordinance and Copyright Ordinance. It has requested the relevant social platform operators to remove the relevant information as soon as possible. Information and links, and will contact Interpol to follow up the incident.
Customs: Public auctions will only be coordinated by relevant government departments
The spokesperson reiterated that after completing the legal procedures of the case, the confiscated items in the case will be classified and handled in strict accordance with the established guidelines; if the items are suitable for public auction, they will only be handed over to the relevant Hong Kong government departments for co-ordination and follow-up. Cooperative auctions by outsiders and organizations.
The customs also called on consumers to be vigilant when shopping online, patronize reputable merchants or stores, and refrain from buying items of unknown origin on unknown and suspicious websites or social platforms.
If you have doubts about online shopping, you can directly check with the brand owner or the relevant merchants to avoid losses.
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