The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public scam alert after being notified of a bank report concerning fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens targeting OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited. 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 information such as login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks). It advised anyone who has provided personal information or conducted financial transactions in response to the scams to contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-07-24
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert on fraudulent OCBC Bank Hong Kong website and internet banking login screen
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert regarding fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens targeting OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited. It emphasized that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals are advised to contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.