The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published an alert from Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited warning of fraudulent websites that impersonate the clearing operator and claim to offer buyer protection and support for Faster Payment System transactions. The websites have no affiliation with Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited or its business. Some sites seek identity documents, photographs and phone numbers under the pretext of real-name verification and cash rewards. They also solicit bank account details for deposits and withdrawals through purported virtual wallets and direct users to fraudsters posing as customer service personnel. Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited does not directly provide Faster Payment System services to individual members of the public and does not ordinarily contact them proactively.
2026-08-31Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Hong Kong Monetary Authority flags fraudulent websites impersonating Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published an alert about fraudulent websites impersonating Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited and offering purported Faster Payment System buyer protection and transaction support. The sites seek identity and bank account information and may connect users with fraudsters posing as customer service staff.