The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert following a press release by Octopus Cards Limited about fraudulent websites linked to the stored value facility (SVF) licensee, which has reported the case to the HKMA. The HKMA listed the websites identified at the time as https[:]//floatingasia[.]com/RBgbKYBH, https[:]//maxigatest[.]com/ZnZxHC8L, https[:]//cendeadeiza[.]com/FGLhjys4 and https[:]//www[.]facebook[.]com/share/1BHqsrpBCi/. It advised anyone who provided personal information or account credentials, or carried out financial transactions via or in response to these websites, to contact the relevant SVF licensee and report the matter to the Police or the Police’s Anti-Deception Coordination Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-05-07
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns the public about fraudulent websites impersonating Octopus Cards Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert regarding fraudulent websites linked to Octopus Cards Limited, a stored value facility licensee. The HKMA advised individuals who interacted with these sites to contact the relevant licensee and report to the Police or the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre.