The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued an alert about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens linked to Dah Sing Bank, Limited, following a Dah Sing Bank press release that was reported to the HKMA. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers 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, including via embedded hyperlinks. Individuals who provided personal information or conducted transactions via the fraudulent sites or login screens are advised to contact Dah Sing Bank using the contact information in its press release and to report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.

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