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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a public warning about fraudulent websites impersonating China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited, urging residents to exercise caution and report suspicious activities.
In a recent press release, the HKMA highlighted a surge in fake websites mimicking the bank’s official online platform. These fraudulent sites aim to deceive users into providing sensitive personal or financial information. The HKMA advised against engaging with any platform that requests personal details, particularly through emails, SMS, or phone calls containing suspicious hyperlinks. The authority emphasized that legitimate banks do not request passwords, One-Time Passwords, or other sensitive data via these methods.
For those who may have inadvertently interacted with these sites, the HKMA advises contacting China Construction Bank using verified contact details and reporting any suspected fraud to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
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The warning comes as Hong Kong faces a growing wave of sophisticated cyber scams. Recently, the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) dismantled a massive fraud center in Hung Hom, where perpetrators used advanced “deepfake” technology to orchestrate romance scams via a fake cryptocurrency investment platform. That operation defrauded victims worldwide of HK$360 million (about $45.93 million USD), underscoring the scale of cross-border fraud in the region.
The HKMA’s advisory is part of broader efforts to combat online scams and enhance public awareness. The authority regularly updates a dedicated section on its website with information on phishing, fraudulent bank websites, and other cyber threats. The HKMA encourages residents to remain vigilant, verify the authenticity of communications from banks, and stay informed to mitigate the risks associated with online fraud.
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