Rising Threat of Scammers Pretending to be HKMA on WhatsApp

Thursday, 18 April 2024, 06:08

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issues a stern alert as impersonators exploit WhatsApp to deceive unwitting victims. Scam operators defy recent stern warnings by posing as the regulatory body to defraud Hongkongers.
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Rising Threat of Scammers Pretending to be HKMA on WhatsApp

Beware of Financial Scam via WhatsApp

Scam operators are posing as the HKMA through deceptive WhatsApp messages, disregarding recent regulator warnings. The fraudulent activities aim to exploit unsuspecting individuals by falsely representing the financial watchdog.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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