Fraudulent emails purporting to be issued by HKMA
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public in Hong Kong to fraudulent emails purporting to be issued by the HKMA from the email account invoice@hkma.gov.hk. The HKMA has no connection with the fraudulent emails.

     The HKMA has reported the case to the Hong Kong Police Force for further investigation. Anyone who has received the email should contact any local police station or the Commercial Crime Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.

Ends/Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Issued at HKT 15:09

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