HKMA Clarifies Fake e-HKD Lending Scheme and Reports to Police
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On 26 October 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority received a large number of public enquiries saying that someone was impersonating the e-HKD project to induce the public to sign agreements, falsely claiming that loans would be converted into e-HKD assets. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority solemnly clarified through a press release the same day that the fraudulent agreements and lending scheme had absolutely nothing to do with the Authority, and stressed that the Authority would not contact members of the public about personal financial matters or carry out fund transfers. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said it had reported the matter to Hong Kong Police, and called on members of the public who had provided personal data to the websites or applications concerned or who suspected they had been deceived to contact the police, or to call the Hong Kong Police Criminal Headquarters Information Centre (2860 5012). Radio Television Hong Kong reported the above clarification and reporting arrangements the same day, consistent with the press release.
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- 香港電台·即時本地HKMA Clarifies Fake e-HKD Lending Scheme and Reports to Police
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority says it has recently received a large number of public enquiries involving people impersonating the e-HKD project to induce the public to sign agreements, falsely claiming that loans would be converted into e-HKD assets. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority clarifies that these fraudulent agreements and lending schemes have absolutely no connection with the authority, that it will not contact members of the public about personal financial matters or transfer funds, and that it has reported the matter to Hong Kong police. Members of the public who have provided personal information to the relevant websites or applications or suspect they have been defrauded may contact the police on 2860 5012.
- 政府新聞處·新聞公報HKMA Clarifies Fake e-HKD Lending Projects Are Unrelated to Authority and Has Reported to Police
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has received a large number of public enquiries about fake e-HKD projects that deceive the public into signing agreements falsely claiming loans will be converted into e-HKD assets. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority strictly clarifies that the fraudulent agreements and lending projects are entirely unrelated to the Authority, stresses that it will not contact members of the public about personal financial matters or carry out fund transfers, and has reported the matter to Hong Kong police. Members of the public who have provided personal information or suspect they have been defrauded should contact the police or the Hong Kong Police Force Criminal Headquarters Information Centre (telephone: 2860 5012).
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