Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited said it has recently identified multiple spoof websites operating under the name "buyer online security protection" to trick users into handing over personal information. According to the notice, the sites asked for ID card numbers, photos of identity cards and phone numbers under the pretext of "real-name verification." They also used cash rewards as bait and directed users to carry out deposit and withdrawal actions through so-called virtual wallets. The company urged the public to stay alert to suspicious calls, websites and other communications. It added that anyone who believes they may have been defrauded should report the case to police as soon as possible. The warning was cited by Odaily in a 7x24 news brief.
Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited said in a notice that it has recently found multiple spoof websites using the name "buyer online security protection" to lure users into submitting personal information for so-called "real-name verification." The information requested included ID card numbers, photos of identity cards and phone numbers.
The company said the websites also used cash rewards as an incentive and asked users to make deposits and withdrawals through so-called virtual wallets.
Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited urged the public to watch for suspicious phone 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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