It has come to the attention of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) that individuals posing as HKEx authorised representatives have approached public investors located in the Mainland and in Hong Kong, directly or through the Internet, to enter into an agreement which involves the investor paying to HKEx a sum of money for the purpose of investing in securities. It has been reported to HKEx that there is in circulation a form of agreement which has purportedly been drawn up in the name of HKEx and which includes HKEx’s logo to this effect.
HKEx would like to inform the public that it has not authorised any person to engage in any fund raising activity on its behalf, whether relating to securities investment or otherwise; nor has it authorised any person to offer any investment services on its behalf. The agreement mentioned above is a fraudulent document circulated without the knowledge and authorisation of HKEx and the investment activities mentioned are scams to defraud investors. HKEx has reported the matter to the relevant Hong Kong authorities and will report it to the relevant Mainland authorities.
Investors are advised to exercise caution when approached by individuals posing as HKEx representatives for investment or fund raising purposes. Please report the matter to the local police immediately. Further, members of the public who may have fallen victims to the fraudulent activities are encouraged to contact the local police immediately.
If investors are approached by someone claiming to be from HKEx and would like to confirm the person’s status as an authorised representative of HKEx, they may send an email to info@hkex.com.hk.
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