Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited (HKICL) said on July 10 that multiple fraudulent websites have been posing as official Faster Payment System (FPS) service providers to collect sensitive user information. According to the company, the scam sites lure targets with claims of cash rewards and virtual wallet transactions, then ask them to submit identification documents and bank account details.
HKICL said some of the sites also claim to offer a so-called "buyer online security protection" service. Users are prompted to complete what is described as identity verification, after which they are directed to move funds through FPS. The company said it does not provide FPS services directly to individuals and does not proactively contact users.
HKICL urged anyone who may have been affected to report the matter to Hong Kong police immediately. It also published its official website so the public can verify whether related online information is legitimate.
Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited (HKICL) issued a warning on July 10 over multiple fraudulent websites posing as official Faster Payment System (FPS) service providers and attempting to collect sensitive personal information.
According to HKICL, the scam sites use cash rewards and virtual wallet transactions as bait to obtain users’ identification and bank account details. Some of the sites claim to provide a so-called "buyer online security protection" service and ask users to submit identity documents and bank account information for what they describe as verification.
HKICL said the process is then used to direct fund deposits and withdrawals through FPS. The company added that it does not provide FPS services directly to individuals and does not proactively contact users. It urged suspected victims to report the matter to Hong Kong police at once and advised the public to verify information through its official website.
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