The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert following reports of fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, nor 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 sites or login screens to contact the bank using the details in the bank’s press release and to report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-03-05
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about 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 linked to China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information by phone, email, or SMS. It advised affected individuals to contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.