The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert drawing attention to bank press releases on scams reported to the HKMA, including fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens and phishing instant messages affecting three banks. The scams cited relate to Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited and Chong Hing Bank Limited (fraudulent website and internet banking login screen) and Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited (phishing instant messages). The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, nor request sensitive information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS. Anyone who has provided personal information or conducted transactions in response to the scams is advised to contact the relevant bank using the details in its press release and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2026-04-15
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about fraudulent banking websites and phishing linked to three banks
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued an alert on scams involving fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens and phishing instant messages affecting Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited, Chong Hing Bank Limited and Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. It reiterated that banks do not send embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords via phone, email or SMS, and advised affected customers to contact their bank and report cases to the Hong Kong Police.