The Hong Kong financial regulatory authorities recently issued an important announcement, reminding the public to be wary of a new type of scam. It is reported that some criminals are impersonating senior management of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), attempting to contact ordinary citizens through various fraudulent communication methods.

These scammers often use tactics such as sending phishing emails and forging official documents. They even impersonated important positions such as the Executive Director of the Securities Regulatory Commission's Law Enforcement Department and the Chief Financial Officer in an attempt to increase credibility. This behavior not only seriously infringes on the rights of the impersonated officials but also poses a threat to the credibility of the entire financial regulatory system.

The China Securities Regulatory Commission emphasized in a statement that all information disseminated by these impostors is false. The regulatory body calls on the public to remain highly vigilant and not to easily trust unfamiliar contacts claiming to be from the CSRC.

In the face of increasingly complex online fraud methods, the public should enhance their awareness of prevention and be cautious about any communication involving personal financial information. In case of suspicious situations, it is advisable to verify directly with the official channels of the Securities and Futures Commission. Only through the joint efforts of the entire society can we effectively curb the spread of such fraudulent activities and maintain the healthy development of Hong Kong's financial market.