The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has reported to the police that fraudulent websites impersonating official websites are luring the public into cryptocurrency transactions.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued an official alert stating that scammers are impersonating the HKMA's website, luring the public to a website bearing the HKMA's logo to trade central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) or cryptocurrencies. These scammers claim that account holders must pay relevant taxes before withdrawing funds from their accounts. The HKMA solemnly declares that this fake website has no connection with the HKMA and will never proactively contact the public regarding any personal financial matters, nor will it request any form of transfer, payment, or account verification. The public is urged to be vigilant and never click on any unfamiliar website links. For unverified information, especially information involving financial investments, remain calm and verify the information first; never transfer money directly. The HKMA has reported the incident to the Hong Kong Police Force.