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New iAM Smart App Fights HK Pension Fraud

1/25/2026

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Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund operator replaced its eMPF electronic verification system to curb forged-identity scams and strengthen online security for retirement accounts.
Ayesha Macpherson Lau, chairwoman of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority, announced the switch to the government’s iAM Smart app after criminals stole HK$1.8 million (US$231,300) from pension accounts.
Moving forward, all users must register through iAM Smart to strengthen verification measures.

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Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund operator replaced its eMPF electronic verification system to curb forged-identity scams and strengthen online security for retirement accounts.
Ayesha Macpherson Lau, chairwoman of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority, announced the switch to the government’s iAM Smart app after criminals stole HK$1.8 million (US$231,300) from pension accounts.
Moving forward, all users must register through iAM Smart to strengthen verification measures.