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

     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has received enquiries from members of the public regarding fraudsters who impersonate the HKMA and issue a forged document about "tender of Exchange Fund Bills" under the guise of "e-HKD" related businesses. The fraudsters attempt to defraud the public by claiming in the document that members of the public can participate in the tender through a fake mobile application. If successful, they can receive "Exchange Fund Bills proceeds" in the form of e-HKD and withdraw them.
      
     The HKMA wishes to clarify that the aforementioned document and investment project are fraudulent, and have no connection with the HKMA. The HKMA will not contact individual members of the public or request fund transfers regarding any personal financial matters.
      
     The HKMA reiterates that all participating firms of the e-HKD Pilot Programme and other sandbox programmes under the HKMA will not solicit funding from the public or offer any investment products associated with these programmes.
      
     The HKMA has reported the cases to the Hong Kong Police Force. Members of the public who have provided their personal information to the mobile application or suspect that they have become victims of fraudulent acts should contact the Police or the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.

Ends/Thursday, August 20, 2026
Issued at HKT 15:30

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