The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert following China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited’s report of fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens that have been reported to the HKMA. The HKMA reiterated 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 have provided personal information or conducted transactions via the fraudulent sites or screens are advised to contact the bank using the details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-03-12
Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts the public to fraudulent China Construction Bank (Asia) websites and internet banking login screens
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) alerted about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens reported by China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited. The HKMA stressed that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information through these channels. Affected individuals should contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.