Boom Securities (H.K.) Limited ("BOOM") wishes to alert members of the public to the following impersonation scams. BOOM has no connection whatsoever with the fake websites and/or companies mentioned below.
The 'Boom-S' Scam
A group, named PJT Academy, invites member of its investment community on social networks to open a stock trading account via the "BOOM-S" app, a name very similar to BOOM's. This is a scam and we have also reported it to police in Hong Kong. Anyone who may have scammed by it, please report to your local authority immediately.
Verify our identity
Always contact us directly to verify our identity.
Please also note that:
BOOM's official web site is https://www.boom.com/.
Our official app is "BOOM Mobile Trading".
BOOM only operates in Hong Kong.
BOOM does not have any representative outside Hong Kong.
BOOM is a licensed broker in Hong Kong (CE Ref. AEF808) (Verify via SFC's website).
BOOM's bank account details are listed on our help center.
Members of the public should be alerted to the possibility of similar scams. Always stay vigilant and do not disclose personal information or transfer money to unverified entity.