Warning on Impersonation Scam and Fraudulent Website 👀
The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (HKMC) is cautioning the public about a scam involving impersonation and a deceitful website. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has reported that HKMC has been inundated with inquiries regarding fake offers for personal loans under the 100% Personal Loan Guarantee Scheme (PLGS) and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loans under the SME Financing Guarantee Scheme (SFGS).
Deceptive Practices and Bogus Website 🚫
- Fraudsters are reaching out to individuals, pretending to be representatives of the HKMC Group.
- They have also set up a fake website, https://noble_win_capital[.]com, which closely resembles the official HKMC website.
- The genuine HKMC website can be accessed at www.hkmc.com.hk.
Official Statement from HKMC 📢
- HKMC adamantly states that these callers have no association with the HKMC Group.
- SMEs seeking loans under the SFGS should apply through banks, and the application period for the PLGS ended the previous year.
- The HKMC Group does not engage in cold calling for loan offers to the public.
Public Advisory 🛡️
- The HKMC Group advises the public to be on the lookout for suspicious calls, websites, or any communication.
- If you receive any suspicious communication claiming to be from HKMC, contact their general line at 2536 0000 for verification.
- Victims of fraudulent activities are encouraged to report the incident to the authorities promptly.
Stay Informed
For further details, please refer to the official announcement by visiting the HKMA website.
Date of the statement: 27 August 2024
Hot Take 🔥
Stay vigilant in the face of scams and always verify the legitimacy of any financial offer you receive to protect yourself and your assets. Remember, if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.
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