The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert to the public after receiving reports of a fraudulent website and an internet banking login screen linked to Chong Hing Bank Limited, pointing readers to the bank’s press release via a hyperlink on the HKMA website. The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS or emails with 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. Anyone who provided personal information or carried out transactions through or in response to the fraudulent website or login screen should contact the bank using details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-01-14
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns of fraudulent Chong Hing Bank website and internet banking login screen
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert regarding a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen linked to Chong Hing Bank Limited. The HKMA emphasized 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 Police.