Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Scam websites impersonating the official site have appeared in the market, luring the public into trading cryptocurrencies; the case has been reported to the police.

ChainCatcher news, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued an official alert stating that fraudsters have impersonated the HKMA's official website to lure the public to a site bearing the HKMA logo for central bank digital currency or cryptocurrency transactions. The scammers further claim that account holders must pay relevant taxes before they can withdraw funds from their accounts.

The HKMA solemnly declares that this fraudulent website has no connection whatsoever with the HKMA. The HKMA will never proactively contact citizens regarding any personal financial matters, nor will it request any form of transfer, payment, or account verification. Please remain vigilant and do not click on any unfamiliar website links. For any unverified information, especially those involving financial investments, always stay calm and verify first—never transfer funds directly. The HKMA has already reported this incident to the Hong Kong Police.