The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published an alert relaying Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited's warning that fraudsters are using a fake website purporting to be from HKICL to obtain users' login credentials and direct them into WhatsApp chats with impostors posing as customer service personnel. The notice says the website has no affiliation with HKICL or any of its business. HKICL said it does not use any WhatsApp channel for communication and does not normally contact individual members of the public proactively. Its genuine official website is https://www.hkicl.com.hk, and anyone receiving suspicious communications purportedly from HKICL should verify them directly with HKICL and report suspected fraud to the Police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority2026-06-05
Hong Kong Monetary Authority relays HKICL warning on fake website used to steal credentials and divert users to WhatsApp impostors
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority relayed a warning from Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited about a fake website impersonating HKICL to harvest login credentials and divert users into WhatsApp chats with fraudsters posing as customer service staff. HKICL stated it does not use WhatsApp, does not normally contact individuals proactively, and urged the public to verify suspicious communications directly with HKICL and report suspected fraud to the Police.