The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) alerted the public to a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen related to Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited, referencing a bank press release and providing a hyperlink to it on the HKMA website. The HKMA reiterated that banks will not send SMS or emails containing 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. It advised anyone who provided personal information or conducted transactions via the fraudulent website or login screen to contact the bank using the details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Police.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-04-22
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues alert on fraudulent Shanghai Commercial Bank website and internet banking login screen
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a warning about a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen linked to Shanghai Commercial 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. Customers who interacted with the fraudulent site are advised to contact the bank and report to the Police.