The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has launched its first anti-scam investor education initiative in a Cha Chaan Teng, using a familiar community setting to promote practical fraud prevention. The campaign urges investors to check the background and licence status of people and firms through the commission’s Public Register of Licensed Persons and Registered Institutions and its Alert List before investing. Running through Oct. 31 at the Central branch of 2 Café, the initiative highlights warning signs involving fraudulent online relationships, purported investment experts, bogus investment chat groups and phishing messages. Its core message is to pause before transferring funds, independently verify information and avoid suspicious links or requests for personal, banking or account details.
2026-09-25Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission launches first anti-scam investor education initiative in a Cha Chaan Teng
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has launched its first anti-scam investor education initiative in a Cha Chaan Teng. The campaign urges investors to pause before transferring funds, verify people and firms through the commission’s Public Register and Alert List, and avoid suspicious links and information requests.