The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has published a Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited warning about a fraudulent website using the domain refund-fps.ink. The site impersonates a buyer protection service offering refunds and directs users to a WhatsApp conversation with fraudsters posing as customer service personnel. Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited has no affiliation with the website and does not ordinarily provide Faster Payment System services directly to individuals or proactively contact members of the public. Users should remain alert to suspicious communications, protect their personal information and report suspected fraud to the police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority publishes warning over fraudulent website impersonating Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has published a warning about a fraudulent website impersonating Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited and offering false buyer refund services. The site directs users to fraudsters posing as customer service personnel on WhatsApp.