The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today urges the public to beware of bogus calls claiming to come from a financial regulator.
In a recent case, which the SFC has reported to the Police, a member of the public received a bogus voice message call claiming the regulator had found irregularities in the recipient’s stock trading and requiring input of more information through the phone system.
The SFC wishes to reiterate that these calls and messages are fraudulent. The SFC does not provide any financial services nor contact the general public for personal financial matters.
Members of the public should stay alert against scam calls and messages purportedly from the SFC, and refrain from sending personal information or money if requested to do so. In case of doubt, please contact the SFC by email (enquiry@sfc.hk).
