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HKIFA and SFC Launch “Corgi’s Scoop” Anti-Scam Video
Did Shui Yu fall victim to a scam once again? In “Corgi’s Scoop (基哥張望)”, Corgi takes a closer look at Shui Yu’s involvement in a so-called “high-return, zero-risk” investment scheme, and offers tips on how to steer clear of fund investment scams.
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) collaborates with the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) to launch an animated crossover featuring their respective educational characters Shui Yu and Corgi, highlighting the critical need to stay vigilant against the impersonation of fund managers and suspicious investment schemes.
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