Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Ltd. said it has identified multiple impersonation websites tied to a scam carried out under the name "buyer online security protection." According to the notice, the sites lure users into submitting personal information, including Hong Kong ID numbers, ID card photos and phone numbers, under the pretense of completing "real-name verification." The scheme also uses cash rewards as bait and directs victims to conduct top-up and withdrawal actions through a so-called virtual wallet. The company urged the public to stay alert to suspicious calls, websites and other communications. It said anyone who believes they may have been deceived should report the matter to police as soon as possible. The alert was cited by Odaily in a 7x24 news brief.
Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Ltd. said it has recently found multiple impersonation websites being used for fraud under the label "buyer online security protection."
According to the notice, the websites trick users into submitting personal information such as ID numbers, ID card photos and phone numbers for supposed "real-name verification." They also use cash rewards as bait and guide users to make top-ups and withdrawals through a so-called virtual wallet.
The company urged the public to stay alert to suspicious calls, websites and other communications. People who suspect they have been scammed should report the case to police as soon as possible.
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