The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) today (September 26) urged members of the public to stay vigilant against fraudulent SMS messages purportedly issued by the Communications Authority (CA) or OFCA. 

     OFCA received reports from members of the public concerning SMS messages purportedly issued by the CA or OFCA, claiming that as their mobile phone numbers had been involved in sending a large number of fraudulent SMS messages, their telecommunications services would soon be suspended. They were also asked to call a fake OFCA hotline number.
 
     OFCA solemnly clarified that the CA and OFCA have never issued and will not issue such SMS messages and has already reported the case to the Police.
 
     Members of the public should stay alert when receiving any suspicious SMS messages, should not call the fake OFCA hotline or click on suspicious links provided in the SMS messages, and under no circumstances should they disclose any personal information or transfer money. 
 
     In case of doubt, members of the public may call OFCA's hotline 2961 6333 or the Police's Anti-Scam Helpline 18222 for enquiries. They may also report cases of suspected phone scams to the Police. 

Ends/Friday, September 26, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:16

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