The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert about fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens associated with Chong Hing Bank Limited, following reports made to the HKMA. 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 ask for 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 financial transactions via the fraudulent sites or screens were advised to contact the bank using the details in Chong Hing Bank’s press release and report the matter to the Police via the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.

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