HKMA Warns of Two Fake FPS Websites Suspected of Luring Users to Provide Bank Account Information

Shenchao TechFlow reported on November 1 that, according to an announcement issued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority on October 30, the Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited (HKICL) discovered two fraudulent websites impersonating its official site: fpshktk.sbs and tknewfps.cc.

The announcement stated that the above websites, in the name of 'Buyer Online Security Protection', falsely presented services such as Faster Payment System (FPS) transaction refunds, reporting of unauthorized transactions, and online transaction support to induce users to provide their bank name, bank account number, and account holder's name, and further directed users to contact fake customer service representatives.

HKICL emphasized that the above websites are completely unrelated to its official operations and that it does not normally provide FPS services directly to the public or initiate contact with individual users. The authority reminded the public to be wary of suspicious websites and communications, avoid disclosing bank account and personal information, and promptly report to police if they suspect fraud.

Source: Shenchao TechFlow