The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published a warning that Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited has identified a fraudulent website using the domain paymentystemfps.click that falsely purports to be from HKICL. The site is designed to trick users into disclosing login credentials and directs them to WhatsApp chats with fraudsters posing as customer service personnel. HKICL said the website is not affiliated with HKICL or any of its business. It also stated that it does not use any WhatsApp channel for communication and does not usually contact individual members of the public proactively. The official HKICL website is hkicl.com.hk, and people who receive suspicious communications purporting to be from HKICL should verify them and report suspected fraud to the Police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority2026-05-27
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns of fraudulent website impersonating Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited and soliciting credentials via WhatsApp
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported that Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited has identified a fraudulent website, paymentystemfps.click, impersonating HKICL to obtain users’ login credentials and divert them to WhatsApp chats with fraudsters posing as customer service staff. HKICL clarified it has no connection with the site, does not use WhatsApp for communication, and urged the public to verify suspicious contacts and report suspected fraud to the Police.