The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert to the public about a fraudulent website linked to Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd., following a bank press release that was reported to the HKMA. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to conduct transactions, and will not request sensitive personal information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email, or SMS. It advised anyone who has provided personal information or conducted financial transactions via the website to contact the bank using details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-03-06
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about a fraudulent website linked to Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) alerted the public about a fraudulent website linked to Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. HKMA reminded that banks don't send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Those who shared personal information or conducted transactions on the fraudulent site should contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.