Settlement Company Warns Against Fake Faster Payment System Website
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On 16 October 2026, Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited issued a warning that a fake website, fpsrefund.club, was found impersonating the Faster Payment System (FPS) online transaction security service and tricking users into providing identity card photos, phone numbers and bank account numbers. The settlement company clarified that it has absolutely no connection to the website and stated that the genuine official websites are www.hkicl.com.hk and fps.hkicl.com.hk, and the public can call 2533 1111 to verify.
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Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited has discovered the fake website fpsrefund.club, which impersonates the Faster Payment System FPS online transaction security service and tricks users into providing information such as ID card photos, phone numbers and bank account numbers. The clearing house clarified that it has absolutely no connection to the website, and that the genuine official addresses are www.hkicl.com.hk and fps.hkicl.com.hk. The public can call 2533 1111 to verify.
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