The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a website alert after being notified of a fraudulent website associated with Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd., directing the public to the bank’s related press release via a hyperlink on the HKMA website. The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks that lead to bank websites for carrying out transactions, and will not request sensitive personal information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email, or SMS (including through embedded hyperlinks). It advised anyone who has provided personal information or conducted financial transactions through or in response to the website to contact the bank using details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-03-05
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent website linked to Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert regarding a fraudulent website linked to Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Individuals who have shared personal information or conducted transactions through the fraudulent site are advised to contact the bank and report to the Police.