HKICL alerts public of fraudulent website

The Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited (HKICL) has recently noted a fraudulent website at https://www.fpshk[.]lat purported to be from the HKICL. The fraudulent website intends to trick user into giving away login credentials and directs user to a WhatsApp chats with the fraudster impersonating as customer service personnel.

The HKICL advises that such fraudulent website has no affiliation with the HKICL, or any business of the HKICL. The HKICL does not set up any WhatsApp channel for communication, and will not contact individual members of the public proactively under usual circumstance. The genuine official website address of the HKICL is https://www.hkicl.com.hk.

The HKICL urges the public to beware of suspicious calls, websites or other communications, and to remain vigilant in protecting personal information. If members of the public receive any suspicious communication purportedly from the HKICL, please call the HKICL's general line at 2533 1111 to verify. Members of the public who suspect that they have become the victim of fraudulent acts should report promptly to the Police.

The Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited

22 January 2026