The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has warned the public about two fraudulent websites and investment projects falsely claiming links to the authority. One site impersonates the HKMA’s official website and uses a fake press release to induce users to download a mobile application named “e-HKD” and invest in purported e-HKD bonds. Another claims that a state-owned enterprise in the Chinese Mainland is running an environmentally friendly recycling subsidy programme jointly regulated by the HKMA and a Mainland regulator, and asks people to register and deposit funds to receive subsidies. The HKMA said it has no connection with the websites, the mobile application or the investment projects, and stressed that it does not contact individual members of the public or request fund transfers in relation to personal financial matters. It also reiterated that firms participating in the e-HKD Pilot Programme and other HKMA sandbox programmes will not solicit funding from the public or offer investment products linked to those programmes. The cases have been reported to the Hong Kong Police Force, and the HKMA said anyone who provided personal information or believes they may have been targeted should contact the police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority2026-06-03
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns on fake e-HKD bond app and bogus subsidy scheme using its name
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has warned of fraudulent websites and investment projects falsely claiming links to the authority, including a fake “e-HKD” mobile app and purported e-HKD bonds. It stressed it has no connection with these sites, apps or projects, does not contact individuals or request fund transfers for personal financial matters, and that firms in its e-HKD Pilot Programme and other sandbox programmes will not solicit public funding or offer related investment products. The cases have been reported to the Hong Kong Police Force, and affected individuals are urged to contact police.