Lang Chai King
May 31, 2025 06:45
HKMA warns of a fraudulent social media account to impersonate the chief executive, urging public boundaries, and reporting the problem to the police.
HKMA (Hong Kong Monetary Authority) has announced a warning to pay attention to a fraud social media account that pretends to be HKMA’s chief executive, Eddie Yue. This recommendation aims to protect individuals from potential false information and frauds that have been spread through these fake accounts.
Official communication channel
According to HKMA, official websites and social media profiles, including proven communication channels, are shared exclusively for official updates and information on activities and priorities. It is recommended that the public relies only on these sources for accurate information. HKMA emphasized that a personal social media account, which claims to represent Eddie Yue or HKMA, should be ignored.
Participation in public boundaries and law enforcement
HKMA took the necessary measures by reporting fraudulent activities to the police for further investigations. It urges the public to report on suspicious accounts or websites that claim that the public keeps boundaries and represent HKMA or its leadership.
This warning emphasizes more and more problems of online apples, which leads to risks not only for individuals but also for the integrity of financial institutions. As the digital platform becomes the center of communication, the warning of HKMA plays a role in reminding the importance of information source verification.
HKMA continues to monitor the situation and advise to maintain information to the public through official websites and reliable channels.
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