Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited warns that fake websites are carrying out virtual wallet scams
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Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited warns that fake websites lure users into providing personal and banking information.
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【Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited warns of virtual wallet scams: fake websites lure users into providing bank account information】
Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited disclosed that it had discovered fraudulent websites impersonating its official website, inducing users to deposit and withdraw funds through virtual wallets, and claiming to provide FPS (FPS) online transaction security support, including refunds, reporting unauthorized online transactions, and transaction support. Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited stressed that, in general, it does not directly provide FPS services to individual members of the public, nor does it proactively contact individual members of the public. Do not provide personal or banking information to the relevant websites.
Key points
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Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited disclosed that it had discovered fraudulent websites impersonating its official website.
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The websites induce users to deposit and withdraw funds through virtual wallets.
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The websites claim to provide FPS (FPS) online transaction security support, including refunds, reporting unauthorized online transactions, and transaction support.
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Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited stated that, in general, it does not directly provide FPS services to individual members of the public, nor does it proactively contact individual members of the public.
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The company reminded the public not to provide personal or banking information to the relevant websites.
AI-assisted interpretation
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This is a scam warning about fake websites. The relevant websites impersonate Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited and induce users to take action or submit information under the guise of virtual wallet and FPS support.
Why it matters to readers
Users should beware of fake websites and should not provide personal or banking information as requested by them.
When encountering a website claiming to provide FPS support, users should first verify whether it is an official channel and should not submit information based on claims about refunds or transaction support.
Risks and unknowns
The evidence comes from a professional channel's retelling and does not provide an official announcement link from Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited.
The evidence does not state the URL of the website involved, whether it has been taken down, or whether any users have suffered actual losses.
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