The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has alerted the public to a suspicious website related to Tai Sang Bank Limited, referencing a bank press release after the site was reported to the HKMA. The HKMA reminded customers that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing users to bank websites to carry out transactions, and will not request sensitive personal information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Individuals who have provided personal information or carried out financial transactions through, or in response to, the website were advised to contact the bank using the contact details in the bank’s press release and to report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-03-31
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues alert on suspicious website related to Tai Sang Bank Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a warning about a suspicious website linked to Tai Sang Bank Limited. The HKMA emphasized that banks will not send communications with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact the bank using official contact details and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.