The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a scam alert after receiving reports of fraudulent websites and an internet banking login screen linked to OCBC Bank Hong Kong Limited, and pointed the public to the bank’s related press release via the HKMA website. HKMA reminded customers that banks will not send SMS or emails containing embedded hyperlinks directing them 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. Anyone who has provided personal information or carried out financial transactions in response to the scam should contact the relevant bank and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2026-03-16
Hong Kong Monetary Authority issues scam alert on fraudulent OCBC Bank Hong Kong Limited website and internet banking login screen
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a scam alert regarding fraudulent websites and an internet banking login screen linked to OCBC Bank Hong Kong Limited. HKMA emphasized that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Customers affected by the scam should contact their bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force.