The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has alerted the public to a China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited press release concerning fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to the bank, which have been reported to the HKMA. A hyperlink to the bank’s press release is available on the HKMA website. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to banks’ 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, including via embedded hyperlinks. Individuals who have provided personal information or carried out financial transactions via the fraudulent sites or login screens are advised to contact the bank using details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-02-25
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues alert on fraudulent China Construction Bank (Asia) websites and internet banking login screens
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued an alert regarding fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens linked to China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited. The HKMA emphasizes that banks will not request sensitive information through SMS, email, or embedded hyperlinks. Affected individuals should contact the bank and report to the Police.