The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has reported a case of fraudulent websites impersonating official websites to lure the public into trading cryptocurrencies

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority officially issued a warning stating that there are fraudsters impersonating the Monetary Authority's official website, luring the public to a site bearing the Authority's logo for central bank digital currency or cryptocurrency transactions. They further claim that account holders must pay relevant taxes before withdrawing funds from their accounts.

The Monetary Authority sternly declares that this fraudulent website has no connection with the Authority, and it will never proactively contact citizens regarding any personal financial matters, nor will it request any form of transfer, payment, or account verification. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant; if they receive any unfamiliar website links, do not click on them casually. For unverified information, especially regarding financial investments, it is essential to stay calm and verify first, and never make direct transfers. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has reported the incident to the Hong Kong Police.