The Hong Kong Insurance Authority has alerted the public to phishing mobile text messages sent by fraudsters posing as Bowtie Life Insurance Company Limited, an authorised insurer in Hong Kong, in an attempt to obtain personal or payment information. Recipients were instructed to call a suspicious phone number to cancel an alleged transaction related to certain insurance policies. Bowtie has confirmed it has no connection with the messages, and the matter has been reported to the Hong Kong Police Force for investigation; anyone who has shared information or carried out transactions via the fraudsters should contact Bowtie and report the case to the police.
Hong Kong Insurance Authority 2025-01-03
Hong Kong Insurance Authority warns of phishing text messages impersonating Bowtie
The Hong Kong Insurance Authority has issued a warning about phishing text messages from fraudsters impersonating Bowtie Life Insurance Company Limited to obtain personal or payment information. Bowtie has confirmed no connection to these messages, and the incident has been reported to the Hong Kong Police Force. Affected individuals are advised to contact Bowtie and report to the police.