The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a public scam alert following a report of a fraudulent mobile application involving Bank of Singapore Limited, and provided a link on its website to the bank’s related press release. The HKMA reminded the public that banks do not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks directing customers to bank websites to carry out transactions, and do 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 transactions in response to the scam 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 2025-08-14
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert on Bank of Singapore fraudulent mobile application
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a scam alert regarding a fraudulent mobile application involving Bank of Singapore Limited. It reminded the public that banks do not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information through these channels. Affected individuals are advised to contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.