Hong Kong2026.10.27Odaily

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Warns of Fake 'Digital Hong Kong Dollar' Project Scams, Reports Case to Police

• The HKMA identified fraudulent schemes falsely claiming association with its digital Hong Kong dollar (e-HKD) initiative.
• The HKMA has formally reported the impersonation scam to the Hong Kong Police Force for investigation.
• The HKMA urges the public to verify information through official channels and remain alert to scams exploiting the e-HKD brand.