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Insurance Authority warns against phishing mobile text messages

The Insurance Authority issued a warning on 21 August 2024 about phishing text messages from fraudsters pretending to be Bowtie Life Insurance Company Limited, a licensed insurer in Hong Kong. The messages, which include a hyperlink directing recipients to a suspicious phone number, attempt to obtain personal or payment information under the pretense of canceling insurance payments. Bowtie has confirmed it is not associated with these messages and has reported the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force. Those who have shared personal information or engaged in transactions with these fraudsters should contact Bowtie at 3008-8123 and also notify the police.

Resources: https://www.ia.org.hk/en/infocenter/press_releases/20240821.html

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