Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports fraudulent e-HKD project scams to police and reminds the public to verify information
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AT A GLANCE
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said that someone had impersonated the e-HKD project to commit fraud and had reported the matter to the police.
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[Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Beware of scams involving fraudulent e-HKD projects; report has been filed with the police]
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued an announcement disclosing that it had received a large number of public enquiries concerning fraudulent activities involving fraudulent e-HKD projects. The relevant scam agreements claim that loans can be converted into e-HKD assets, inducing members of the public to sign the agreements. The HKMA solemnly clarifies that the relevant fraudulent agreements and lending projects have absolutely no connection with the HKMA, and emphasizes that it will not contact members of the public regarding personal financial matters or conduct fund transfers.
All institutions participating in the e-HKD Pilot Programme and other sandbox programmes under the HKMA will not raise funds from the public or provide wealth management or investment products in the name of the relevant programmes. The HKMA has reported the incident to the Hong Kong Police, and reminds the public to verify relevant information through the HKMA's official website. Anyone who has provided personal information to a suspicious website or application, or suspects that they have been deceived, should immediately contact the police or the Information Centre of the Criminal Headquarters of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Key points
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said it had received a large number of public enquiries concerning fraudulent activities involving fraudulent e-HKD projects.
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The fraudulent agreement claimed that loans could be exchanged for e-HKD assets and lured members of the public into signing the agreement.
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The HKMA stated that it had absolutely no connection with the fraudulent agreement or lending scheme in question.
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The HKMA stated that it would not contact members of the public regarding personal financial matters or arrange transfers of funds.
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Institutions participating in the e-HKD Pilot Programme and other sandbox programmes under the HKMA will not raise funds from the public or offer financial planning and investment products in the name of the programmes concerned.
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The HKMA has reported the incident to the Hong Kong Police and reminded the public to verify information through its official website.
AI-assisted interpretation
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Someone impersonated a Digital Hong Kong Dollar project and asked members of the public to sign an agreement under the pretext of exchanging loans for assets. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority stated that such agreements are unrelated to it and has reported the matter to the police.
Why it matters to readers
Such impersonation projects could lead members of the public to sign suspicious agreements or provide personal information to suspicious websites and applications.
When you see fundraising, financial management, or investment information claiming to be related to the digital Hong Kong dollar or the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, first verify it on the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's official website. Do not sign agreements or provide information casually.
Risks and unknowns
The evidence comes from a Telegram repost and does not include a link to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's original announcement.
The evidence does not state whether any actual financial loss or personal data leakage has occurred.
The progress of the police investigation and information about the websites or applications involved have not yet been clarified.
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