First published: 30th April 2014
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has warned about a fraudulent webpage "http://www.focusgroup.hk/js/formulaire.html" that purports to be the official website of BNP Paribas. BNP Paribas has clarified that it has no connection with the fraudulent webpage, and the Police are investigating. Anyone who has provided personal information to or conducted financial transactions through the webpage should contact BNP Paribas at 2825 1116 and any local Police Station or the Commercial Crime Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.
The webpage had been removed at the time of writing. The page was hosted on the website of Focus Asia Strategic Group, based in Hong Kong. Focus Asia uses hosting services from DYXnet, apparently at their Hong Kong data centre.