The Hong Kong Monetary Authority published an alert on fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited that have been reported to the HKMA. A link 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 ask for sensitive personal information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Anyone who has provided personal information or conducted financial transactions through or in response to the fraudulent websites or login screens should contact the bank using the details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.

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