The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public scam alert after receiving reports of fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams linked to bank customer activity. The HKMA directed the public to the relevant bank press releases, with hyperlinks available on the HKMA website. The alert relates to scams targeting The Bank of East Asia, Limited, Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited, Chong Hing Bank Limited, OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited, in each case involving fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to conduct transactions, and will not 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 was advised to contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2026-03-06
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert on fraudulent bank websites and internet banking login screens affecting five banks
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert about fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, and phishing emails targeting banks like The Bank of East Asia and OCBC Bank (Hong Kong). The HKMA stressed that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information. Affected individuals should contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.