The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert to the public following a press release from Octopus Cards Limited about phishing messages and fraudulent websites. The stored value facility (SVF) licensee reported the case to the HKMA. The fraudulent websites known at the time were https[:]//octopus-hk.smkdarulmaarifjakut.sch.id and https[:]//2ly.link/23D7v. The HKMA advised anyone who provided personal information or account credentials, or conducted financial transactions via the messages or websites, to contact the relevant SVF licensee and report the matter to the Police or the Police’s Anti-Deception Coordination Centre at 18222.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-01-15
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns the public about phishing messages and fraudulent websites impersonating Octopus Cards Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert regarding phishing messages and fraudulent websites linked to Octopus Cards Limited. The stored value facility licensee reported the incident to the HKMA. Affected individuals are advised to contact the relevant licensee and report to the Police or the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre.