The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
 
     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Octopus Cards Limited relating to a phishing email, fraudulent websites and mobile apps. The relevant stored value facility (SVF) licensee has reported the case to the HKMA. 
      
     The phishing email, fraudulent websites and mobile apps reported by the SVF licensee known at the time are as follows:
do-not-reply@bling[.]com[.]br
https[:]//u[.]to/2ToGIA
https[:]//web-awerna[.]instawp[.]xyz/
https[:]//dk-b-oeznvqokm292886[.]codeanyapp[.]com/
www[.]stbd[.]top
www[.]stbd[.]cc
www[.]sitongbada[.]cc
www[.]sitongbada[.]org
xgbdb[.]com
https[:]//ldy[.]stbd[.]top/app/20230928220229[.]apk
 
     The HKMA wishes to remind the public that anyone who has provided his or her personal information or account credentials, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the email, websites or mobile apps concerned, should contact the relevant SVF licensee, and report to the Police or contact the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre of the Police at 18222.

Ends/Thursday, October 19, 2023
Issued at HKT 19:00

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