The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published a warning from Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited (HKICL) about two fraudulent websites posing as HKICL and offering purported buyer protection services for Faster Payment System (FPS) transactions. The sites seek identity documents, photographs, phone numbers and bank account details, and direct users to fraudsters impersonating customer service personnel. HKICL has no affiliation with the websites and does not ordinarily provide FPS services directly to individuals or proactively contact members of the public. It urged users to protect their personal information, verify suspicious communications through official channels and report suspected fraud to the police.
2026-08-26Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Hong Kong Monetary Authority publishes HKICL warning on fraudulent websites impersonating FPS services
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published an HKICL warning about two fraudulent websites impersonating FPS buyer protection services. The sites seek personal and bank account information and direct users to fake customer service personnel. HKICL urged the public to verify suspicious communications and report suspected fraud.