The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert following a press release from The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens that have been reported to the HKMA. The HKMA reminded the public 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, including via embedded hyperlinks. Individuals who have provided personal information or conducted financial transactions through the fraudulent sites or login screens are advised to contact the bank using the contact information in HSBC’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-02-13
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent HSBC websites and internet banking login screens
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) alerted the public about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens reported by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited. The HKMA reminded the public 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 Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.