The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public scam alert after receiving reports of fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens linked to China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited, and directed the public to the bank’s related press release via the HKMA website. The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, and will not request sensitive information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS. Individuals who have provided personal information or conducted transactions in response to the scams were advised to contact the relevant bank using details in its press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-07-14
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert on fraudulent China Construction Bank (Asia) websites and internet banking login screens
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens linked to China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited. The HKMA stressed that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.