The Hong Kong Insurance Authority has issued an alert warning the public about phishing mobile text messages from fraudsters posing as Prudential Hong Kong Limited, an authorised insurer, to obtain personal or payment information. The messages ask recipients to call a suspicious phone number to cancel an insurance policy. Prudential has confirmed it has no connection with the messages, and the matter has been reported to the Hong Kong Police Force for investigation.
Hong Kong Insurance Authority 2025-01-16
Hong Kong Insurance Authority warns public about phishing text messages impersonating Prudential Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Insurance Authority has issued an alert regarding phishing text messages from fraudsters impersonating Prudential Hong Kong Limited to obtain personal or payment information. Prudential confirmed no connection to these messages, and the issue has been reported to the Hong Kong Police Force for investigation.