Hong Kong warns of fraudulent websites targeting Octopus card users
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public of fraudulent websites impersonating Octopus card company. Users who shared personal data or transacted should contact the firm and police.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has urged the public to be alert to fraudulent websites impersonating Octopus Card Limited, a stored-value facility licensee. The company has reported the matter to the HKMA.
According to the authority, the fraudulent websites reported by the licensee are: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Hei5Ku5me/ and https://www.kredit.sc/rsp/o-en-cu-a-a-n-i-ea-oo-oo-u-a-u-c-e-zu-ao-a/?cmpid=qvdaerykrf&fbclid=IwY2xjawVRO9lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWJyaWQRMTB1UlVKeXREVmUxdVh5dFlzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEf_ZaFX0nB4ckbnDBtoS0rwtKWmEjjFnmGwff2SOrpuazj0Ecr1hDJPuqhlz4_aem_hopxnCRAKJjr_XB4nYGWdA.
The HKMA advised that anyone who has provided personal or account information to these websites, or conducted any transactions through them, should contact Octopus Card Limited and report the matter to the police. They may also contact the police's Anti-Fraud Coordination Centre on 18222.
The warning was issued on 2 November 2026.