The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published an alert from Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited warning the public about a fraudulent website impersonating HKICL. The site is designed to obtain users’ login credentials and then directs them to WhatsApp chats with fraudsters posing as customer service personnel. HKICL said the website has no affiliation with the company or any of its business. It also stated that it does not operate any WhatsApp communication channel and does not usually contact individual members of the public proactively. The genuine HKICL website is https://www.hkicl.com.hk. Members of the public who receive suspicious communications purportedly from HKICL are advised to verify them through HKICL’s general line and to report suspected fraud to the Police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2026-05-12
Hong Kong Monetary Authority publishes HKICL warning on fake website impersonating the clearing house and directing users to WhatsApp scammers
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority relayed an alert from Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited about a fraudulent website impersonating HKICL that harvests login credentials and redirects users to WhatsApp chats with fraudsters posing as customer service staff. HKICL clarified it has no affiliation with the site, does not operate any WhatsApp channel, and does not proactively contact the public, advising individuals to verify suspicious communications via its general line and report suspected fraud to the Police.