The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published an alert from Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited (HKICL) identifying fraudulent websites that impersonate HKICL and offer fake buyer protection services for Faster Payment System (FPS) transactions. The sites seek to obtain identity documents, photographs, phone numbers and bank account details, while directing users to fraudsters posing as customer service personnel. The websites have no affiliation with HKICL. HKICL does not directly provide FPS services to individual members of the public and does not ordinarily contact them proactively. It urged the public to avoid suspicious communications, protect personal information and report suspected fraud to the police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority2026-07-30
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns of fraudulent websites impersonating Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published an HKICL alert about fraudulent websites offering fake buyer protection for FPS transactions. The sites seek personal and bank account information and connect users with fraudsters posing as customer service personnel.