The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a public warning about fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams referenced in press releases from banks that have been reported to the HKMA. Links to the relevant bank press releases are available on the HKMA website. The alert reiterates that banks do not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to their websites to carry out transactions, and do not ask for sensitive information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS. Individuals who provided personal information or carried out financial transactions in response to the scams should contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2026-04-29
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts public to fraudulent bank websites login screens phishing emails and other scams
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a public warning on fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams reported by banks. The alert reiterates that banks do not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information such as login or one-time passwords, and advises affected individuals to contact their bank and report incidents to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.