The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public alert pointing to bank press releases on fraudulent websites, fake internet banking login screens, phishing emails and other scams reported to the HKMA involving five banks. The affected banks are The Bank of East Asia, Limited, Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited, Chong Hing Bank Limited, OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. 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, and will not request sensitive information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS. Individuals who provided personal information or conducted transactions in response to the scams are advised to contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2026-02-11
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns of fraudulent bank websites and phishing scams linked to five banks
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued an alert regarding scams involving fraudulent websites, phishing emails, and fake banking login screens affecting five banks, including The Bank of East Asia and OCBC Bank (Hong Kong). The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not request sensitive information via SMS, email, or phone and advised those affected to contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police.