PANews reported on August 21 that the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong today warned the public to beware of a suspicious link. Investors can access the mobile application of "ICE Global Professional Station" through the link. ICE Global Professional Station claims to be a digital asset trading platform and is suspected of impersonating a multinational financial services institution Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. by using similar names and logos. ICE Global Professional Station is suspected of engaging in virtual asset-related fraud. An investor reported that after depositing funds to invest in cryptocurrency products, he encountered difficulties in withdrawing funds.

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has included the link to the ICE Global Professional Station mobile application in the warning list of suspicious virtual asset trading platforms on August 21, 2024. Online investment scams may involve any type of assets and be conducted through a variety of channels. Investors may suffer significant losses. Investors should remain vigilant and beware of fraud when making investment decisions.