Fraudulent websites and investment projects purporting to be related to HKMA

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has received enquiries from the public regarding fraudulent websites and investment projects purporting to be related to the HKMA:

1. A fraudulent website with the domain name gw.dgehkde[.]com, purporting to be the HKMA's official website, utilises a fake press release to lure members of the public into downloading a fraudulent mobile application containing the name "e-HKD" to invest in e-HKD bonds;

2. A fraudulent website purporting to be related to a state-owned enterprise in the Chinese Mainland, claims that the company is hosting an environmentally friendly recycling subsidy programme jointly regulated by the HKMA and a Mainland regulator, enticing the public to register as members and deposit funds to receive subsidies.

     The HKMA wishes to clarify that it has no connection with the aforementioned fraudulent websites, mobile application or investment projects, and stresses that it will not contact individual members of the public or request fund transfers regarding any personal financial matters.

     The HKMA reiterates that all participating firms of the e-HKD Pilot Programme and other sandbox programmes under the HKMA will not solicit funding from the public or offer any investment products associated with these programmes.

     If in doubt, please visit the HKMA's official website at www.hkma.gov.hk for enquiries.

     The HKMA has reported the cases to the Hong Kong Police Force. Members of the public who have provided their personal information to the websites or suspect that they have become victims of fraudulent acts should contact the Police or the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.