The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission warns the public to be cautious of suspicious websites counterfeiting licensed virtual asset trading platforms.

On March 4th, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong warned the public to beware of suspicious websites impersonating licensed virtual asset trading platforms. The Commission urged the public to use its public register of licensed persons and registered institutions, as well as the list of licensed virtual asset trading platforms, to check the latest information of licensed entities, including their official websites. Investors should not remit money or conduct any transactions before verifying the identity of the other party. The following are the suspicious websites impersonating two licensed virtual asset trading platforms: - HSKEX impersonating Hash Blockchain Limited, operating through websites https://www.hskexpro.com, https://hskex.com, https://www.hskexs.com, and https://hskexit.com/. - www.oslexu.com and www.oslint.com impersonating OSL Digital Securities Limited. After receiving reports of victims facing difficulties in withdrawing funds, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong added the above-mentioned websites to its list of suspicious virtual asset trading platforms on March 4th, 2024. Victims also mentioned being asked to pay high "fees and taxes" in order to withdraw funds from the related websites. The Hong Kong Police have taken action to block the mentioned websites as per the Commission's request.