The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public warning about fraudulent social media accounts impersonating the HKMA and its Chief Executive, Eddie Yue, and urged the public to remain vigilant. The HKMA said its latest news and work priorities are disseminated only through its official channels, including its website and official social media accounts, and that any other accounts or pages claiming to represent the HKMA or its Chief Executive are fake. The public was advised to disregard information from suspicious websites and social media accounts or pages. The matter has been reported to the Police for follow-up.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2026-01-20
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns of fraudulent social media accounts impersonating the HKMA and Chief Executive Eddie Yue
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a warning about fraudulent social media accounts impersonating the HKMA and its Chief Executive, Eddie Yue, advising the public to rely only on official channels for information. The issue has been reported to the Police for further action.