The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued an alert after Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited reported a fraudulent website and an internet banking login screen 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, nor request sensitive personal information such as login passwords or One-Time Passwords by phone, email or SMS, including via embedded hyperlinks. Anyone who provided personal information or conducted transactions through or in response to the fraudulent website or login screen should contact the bank using the details in the bank’s press release and report the matter to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority 2025-05-28
Hong Kong Monetary Authority warns public about fraudulent Shanghai Commercial Bank website and internet banking login screen
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) alerted about a fraudulent website and internet banking login screen reported by Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited. The HKMA reminded the public that banks will not send communications with embedded hyperlinks for transactions or request sensitive information via phone, email, or SMS. Affected individuals should contact the bank and report to the Hong Kong Police Force’s Crime Wing Information Centre.