The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited (HKICL) would like to alert members of the public of a fraudulent website impersonating HKICL’s official website:interbanksettlementshk.com
      
     The HKICL has no connection with the fraudulent website.  To ensure safety and security, members of the public are strongly advised to access HKICL's website using the official address at www.hkicl.com.hk and not to click any suspicious hyperlink that claims to be HKICL's official website. 
      
     Members of the public who have provided personal information through the fraudulent website should immediately contact HKICL Services Management Hotline at (852) 2533-1100.

Ends/Friday, January 31, 2020
Issued at HKT 20:05

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