Fraudulent social media posts impersonating HKMA Chief Executive
Summary
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a fraud alert warning the public about fabricated social media posts and news footage impersonating Chief Executive Eddie Yue, promoting fraudulent investment schemes and soliciting personal information. The HKMA has reported the cases to the Hong Kong Police Force and clarified it will not contact members of the public regarding personal financial matters. The public is advised to disregard suspicious content and report any suspected fraud to police.
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The HKMA received public enquiries regarding fraudulent social media posts containing faked news footage of Chief Executive Eddie Yue, claiming he attended a television programme promoting a fraudulent investment scheme. The posts included links to lure victims into investing and providing personal information. The HKMA has confirmed the footage and posts are fabricated and reported the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
The public should disregard any information from suspicious websites or social media accounts. Individuals who suspect they have been targeted should contact local police or the Commercial and Technology Crime Hotline at 2860 5012. No compliance deadlines or regulatory actions are required from regulated entities.
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HKMA warns public of fraudulent social media posts impersonating HKMA Chief Executive
Press Releases
30 Mar 2026
HKMA warns public of fraudulent social media posts impersonating HKMA Chief Executive
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has received enquiries from members of the public regarding fraudulent social media posts impersonating Mr Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the HKMA. The posts contained a faked news footage which claimed that the Chief Executive of the HKMA had attended a television programme. It included a link to lure members of the public into investing in a fraudulent investment scheme and providing personal information.
The HKMA wishes to clarify that the relevant news footage and posts are fabricated. The HKMA will not contact members of the public regarding personal financial matters.
The public should disregard any information disseminated on suspicious websites or social media accounts.
The HKMA has reported the cases to the Hong Kong Police Force. Members of the public who suspect that they have become victims of fraudulent acts should contact local police or the Commercial and Technology Crime Hotline of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012 for further action and investigation by the Police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority
30 March 2026
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