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Beware of Fraudulent Messages Purportedly from SFC
2024-01-11



Defrauding Tricks

Recently, scammers, impersonating the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)’s Chairman Tim Lui and Executive Director of the Supervision of Markets Division Rico Leung, sent fraudulent messages containing comments on specific stocks to members of the public via WhatsApp.


The SFC has issued a press release to clarify that those messages are all fraudulent and urge the public to exercise caution against scams. 


Our Advice

  • Do not log on to any websites or download any attachments by clicking on hyperlinks embedded in suspicious SMS messages or web pages;

  • Do not disclose your personal information, credit card details, 3-digit security code and one-time password;

  • Enter suspicious phone numbers, web addresses or transferees’ account numbers on “Scameter” or “Scameter+”, the mobile app of “Scameter”, for security check in addition to seeking verification from relevant organisations;

  • Remind your relatives and friends to stay vigilant against deception;

  • If in doubt, please call the “Anti-Scam Helpline 18222” for enquiries.