The Transport Department today alerted the public to a fraudulent SMS message purportedly issued by HKeToll.

The message includes a hyperlink leading to a fake website that seeks to deceive recipients into making payments and submitting their credit card information.

Besides referring the case to Police for investigation, the department iterated that the HKeToll system does not send SMS messages or emails to vehicle owners with hyperlinks directed them to websites to carry out transactions.

Vehicle owners wishing to pay an outstanding toll online must log in to the HKeToll website or mobile app.

The department said the public should stay alert when receiving messages from unidentified recipients. For enquiries about HKeToll, call 3853 7333.