Beware of fraudulent documents purported to be issued by HKMA

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has received enquiries from members of the public regarding fraudsters who posed as HKMA staff to issue forged documents, claiming that an investment management company has been authorised to open and manage a dedicated account for an “artificial intelligence investment application”, in an attempt to deceive members of the public into transferring funds to the account for investment purposes.

The HKMA clarifies that the documents purported to be issued by the HKMA are fraudulent, and the relevant statements are fictitious.

The HKMA reminds the public to carefully verify documents purported to be issued by the HKMA, or institutions purported to be regulated by the HKMA. If in doubt, the public may refer to the Register of Authorized Institutions and Local Representative Offices, the Register of Stored Value Facility Licensees, and the List of Approved Money Brokers available on the HKMA website, or contact the HKMA (enquiry hotline: 2878 8222).

The HKMA has reported the case to the Hong Kong Police Force. Members of the public who suspect that they have become victims of any fraudulent acts should contact the Police or the Commercial Crime Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012 for follow-up actions and investigation.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority
9 September 2025