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 UnionPay International on phishing fraud and counterfeit UnionPay International websites, which have been reported to the HKMA.

     The HKMA wishes to remind the public that anyone who has encountered such fraud or provided his or her personal information or account credentials to the counterfeit websites should contact the retail payment system operator, and report to the Police or contact the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre of the Police at 18222.

Ends/Monday, July 29, 2024
Issued at HKT 18:00

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