HKMA warns against two fraudulent "FPS" websites suspected of luring users into providing bank acco

Hong Kong's central bank warned the public about two fraudulent websites impersonating the Faster Payment System (FPS), the city's instant payment network. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced on October 30 that the Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited (HKICL) identified scam sites fpshktk.sbs and tknewfps.cc posing as its official platform. The fake sites lured users into providing bank names, account numbers, and account holder names under the guise of "buyer online protection" services, including FPS transaction refunds, unauthorized transaction reports, and online trading support, then directed victims to contact fake customer service representatives. HKICL stressed the sites have no connection to its official business and that it does not typically provide FPS services directly to the public or proactively contact individual users. The warning underscores rising phishing risks targeting Hong Kong's payment infrastructure, and users should monitor for further HKMA advisories and report suspected fraud to police promptly.