The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert urging the public to stay vigilant against phishing SMS messages claiming to be from the HKMA. The messages allege the recipient has activated an insurance service and instruct them to contact customer service to cancel it. The HKMA clarified it will not contact individual members of the public about personal financial matters. The case has been reported to the Hong Kong Police Force, and suspected victims are advised to contact the Police or the Commercial Crime Bureau for follow-up and investigation.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-10-31
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about phishing SMS impersonating the HKMA
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert warning the public about phishing SMS messages falsely claiming to be from the HKMA regarding insurance service activation. The HKMA emphasized it does not contact individuals about personal financial matters and has reported the case to the Hong Kong Police Force. Suspected victims are advised to contact the Police or the Commercial Crime Bureau for investigation.