Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Fraudulent loan scheme purported to be related to HKMA’s e-HKD
The HKMA wishes to clarify that the aforementioned fraudulent agreement and loan scheme have no connection with the HKMA. The HKMA stresses that it will not contact individual members of the public or request fund transfers regarding any personal financial matters.
The HKMA reiterates that all participating firms of the e-HKD Pilot Programme and other sandbox programmes under the HKMA will not solicit funding from the public, or offer any wealth or investment products associated with these programmes.
If in doubt, please visit the HKMA’s official website at www.hkma.gov.hk
The HKMA has reported the cases to the Hong Kong Police Force. Members of the public who have provided their personal information to the website or mobile application, or suspect that they have become victims of fraudulent acts should contact the Police or the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.
Issued at HKT 19:05
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