Beware of fake news and project claimed to be related to HKMA
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has received enquiries from
the public regarding fake news related to the HKMA, claiming an
individual in charge of a poverty alleviation project met with the
Chief Executive of the HKMA, Mr Eddie Yue, and discussed poverty
relief funds.
Relatedly, a fraudster impersonating HKMA staff
contacted members of the public, claiming to be responsible for
disbursing poverty funds under the said project, and demanded him/her
to top up a certain amount to activate designated accounts in order to
receive the funds.
The HKMA wishes to clarify that the above
news and content are all fake, and its staff will not contact members
of the public regarding personal financial matters.
The HKMA
has reported the cases to the Hong Kong Police Force. Members of the
public who suspect that they have become victims of fraudulent acts
should contact local police or the Commercial and Technology Crime
Hotline of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012 for further action
and investigation by the police. Hong Kong Monetary Authority 24
January 2025