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HKMA reminds public to stay alert to phishing scams targeting binding of payment cards to contactless mobile payment services

HKMA reminds public to stay alert to phishing scams targeting binding of payment cards to contactless mobile payment services

Hong Kong · APAC AML / CFT / Financial Crime / Consumer Protection
✓ Source Verified Confidence: HIGH Content: Reviewed by GPIR ARCHIVED PUBLICATION
Event Type
AML / CFT
Originally published
2026-09-04
Lifecycle state
CURRENT
Permanent GPIR record
hkma-press-releases-8a74f881fbc6e64a
Publication Status
ARCHIVED PUBLICATION

GPIR Summary

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) published an official notice: HKMA reminds public to stay alert to phishing scams targeting binding of payment cards to contactless mobile payment services.

Source

Source
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
Publication
HKMA reminds public to stay alert to phishing scams targeting binding of payment cards to contactless mobile payment services
Published
4 September 2026
Trust Tier
T1
GPIR Validation
VALIDATED
Acquisition
OFFICIAL_API
Source Health
GREEN
Retrieved
9 September 2026
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